James Dill
Canadian politician
About James Dill
Lived 1859 – 1937 (aged 77–78). James Dill was a Canadian.
James Peers Dill (1859–1937) was a politician from old North-West Territories, Canada.
Dill first ran in the 1888 North-West Territories general election but was defeated by Benjamin Parkyn Richardson, with a 6-vote margin. In the 1891 North-West Territories general election Dill would face Benjamin again this time earning a substantial majority. He would serve two terms in total before retiring prior to the 1898 North-West Territories general election.
During his time in office, Dill was a vocal supporter for teaching youth in the territories English only.
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Who was James Dill?
Canadian politician (1859–1937)
When was James Dill born?
James Dill was born in 1859.
When did James Dill die?
James Dill died in 1937.
What nationality was James Dill?
James Dill was Canadian.
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