About James Findlay
Lived 1854 – 1924 (aged 70). James Findlay was a Canadian politician.
James Findlay (5 October 1854 – 19 October 1924) was the 15th mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia. Born in Montreal, he moved to Vancouver in June 1887.
Findlay defeated incumbent Louis Taylor by 1314 votes and became mayor for 1912, but he did not seek another term beyond that year.
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Who was James Findlay?
American politician (1854–1924)
When was James Findlay born?
James Findlay was born on 5 October 1854.
When did James Findlay die?
James Findlay died on 19 October 1924.
What was James Findlay's occupation?
James Findlay was a politician.
What nationality was James Findlay?
James Findlay was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: James Findlay (British Columbia politician)
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