About Henry Archer Ekers
Lived 1855 – 1937 (aged 81). Henry Archer Ekers was a Canadian politician and businessperson.
Henry Archer Ekers (8 September 1855 – 1 February 1927) was a Canadian industrialist and politician, the Mayor of Montreal, Quebec between 1906 and 1908. He ran unsuccessfully for the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative in 1900 and 1908. Ekers was the last Anglophone Mayor of Montreal until Michael Applebaum was appointed in 2012.
Biography
Ekers' parents were both born in England. Relocated to Montreal, his father became a brewery owner, working from St. Lawrence Boulevard.
He was educated at the Montreal Collegiate School before joining his father's company, Ekers Brewery. Ekers eventually founded National Breweries Limited.
Political career
Ekers represented the St. Lawrence ward on Montreal city council.
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Who was Henry Archer Ekers?
former mayor of Montreal, Quebec (1906-1908)
When was Henry Archer Ekers born?
Henry Archer Ekers was born on 18 September 1855 in Montreal.
When did Henry Archer Ekers die?
Henry Archer Ekers died on 31 January 1937 in Montreal.
What was Henry Archer Ekers's occupation?
Henry Archer Ekers was a politician and businessperson.
What nationality was Henry Archer Ekers?
Henry Archer Ekers was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Henry Archer Ekers
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