About Henry Aylmer
Lived 1843 – 1918 (aged 75). Henry Aylmer was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
Henry Aylmer (April 25, 1843 – July 28, 1918) was a Canadian soldier and politician.
Born in Melbourne, Canada East,
In 1870, he married Louisa Blanche Fanny, a daughter of Dr H. A. Howe, Rector of Montreal High School. Aylmer practised law in his home town of Melbourne. He was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the electoral district of Richmond—Wolfe in an 1874 by-election. A Liberal, he was elected in the 1874 federal election. He was defeated in 1878 and again in 1896. Aylmer died in Lennoxville at the age of 75.
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Who was Henry Aylmer?
Canadian politician (1843–1918)
When was Henry Aylmer born?
Henry Aylmer was born on 25 April 1843 in Melbourne.
When did Henry Aylmer die?
Henry Aylmer died on 28 July 1918 in Lennoxville.
What was Henry Aylmer's occupation?
Henry Aylmer was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Henry Aylmer?
Henry Aylmer was Canadian.
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