About John Gray
Lived 1755 – 1829 (aged 73–74). John Gray was a Canadian banker and chairperson, known for Bank of Montreal.
John Gray ( – September 13, 1829), a Canadian banker, JP and militia officer, was the founder and first president of the Bank of Montreal.
Born in England around 1755, Gray arrived in Canada around 1781 as a fur trader. Gray later became an attorney, a trustee and executor of wills and estates, as well as an agent for the British treasury.
In 1817, Gray with 12 other Montreal merchants founded the Bank of Montreal and became the bank's first president.
Gray died in Côte-Sainte-Catherine in 1829.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Gray?
Canadian banker, JP and militia officer
When was John Gray born?
John Gray was born in 1755 in London.
When did John Gray die?
John Gray died on 13 September 1829 in Outremont.
What was John Gray's occupation?
John Gray was a banker and chairperson.
What was John Gray known for?
John Gray was known for Bank of Montreal.
What nationality was John Gray?
John Gray was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Gray (Canadian banker)
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