James Metcalfe
Canadian businessman and political figure
About James Metcalfe
Lived 1822 – 1886 (aged 63–64). James Metcalfe was a Canadian politician, financier, real estate agent and building contractor.
James Metcalfe (1822 – September 13, 1886) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented York East in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1878.
He was born in Cumberland, England in 1822, and later served as vice-president of the Royal Canadian Bank.
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Who was James Metcalfe?
Canadian businessman and political figure (1822–1886)
When was James Metcalfe born?
James Metcalfe was born in 1822 in Cumberland.
When did James Metcalfe die?
James Metcalfe died on 13 September 1886 in Toronto.
What was James Metcalfe's occupation?
James Metcalfe was a politician, financier, real estate agent and building contractor.
What nationality was James Metcalfe?
James Metcalfe was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: James Metcalfe (York East MP)
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