About John Wallis
Lived 1815 – 1872 (aged 56–57). John Wallis was a Canadian politician.
John Wallis ( – January 19, 1872) was a Conservative Member of Provincial Parliament in the Ontario legislature in the 1st Parliament of Ontario representing Toronto West from September 3, 1867, to February 25, 1871.
Biography Wallis worked in the brewing industry before entering politics.
He served on Toronto city council representing St. Patrick's ward. He defeated Adam Crooks in the 1867 general election but was defeated by Crooks in 1871 for the same seat in the Ontario legislative assembly.
He died at the age of 57 after a long illness.
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Who was John Wallis?
Canadian politician
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John Wallis was born in 1815.
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John Wallis died in 1872 in Toronto.
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John Wallis was a politician.
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John Wallis was Canadian.
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