About Richard B. Wilson
Lived 1904 – 1991 (aged 87). Richard B. Wilson was a Canadian politician and businessperson.
Richard Biggerstaff Wilson (February 25, 1904 – May 1, 1991) was an entrepreneur and politician in British Columbia, Canada. He served as mayor of Victoria from 1961 to 1965. and Bertha Matilda Erb, he was born in 1904. He received a BComm from McGill University. Wilson was president of Wilson Motors Ltd. He was an officer in the army reserve during World War II. Wilson served as chancellor for the University of Victoria from 1967 to 1969. A student residence at the university was named in his honour.
He also served as president of the Victoria Community Chest and was vice-president of the board for the Royal Jubilee Hospital. He died in 1991, aged 87.
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Who was Richard B. Wilson?
Canadian mayor (1904-1991)
When was Richard B. Wilson born?
Richard B. Wilson was born on 25 February 1904 in Victoria.
When did Richard B. Wilson die?
Richard B. Wilson died on 1 May 1991 in Victoria.
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Richard B. Wilson was a politician and businessperson.
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Richard B. Wilson was Canadian.
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