About Richard Horton O'Dwyer
Lived 1858 – 1922 (aged 63–64). Richard Horton O'Dwyer was a Canadian politician and merchant.
Richard Harton O'Dwyer (1858–1922) was a Newfoundland merchant and politician. He represented Placentia and St. Mary's in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1889 to 1893 as a Liberal.
Richard O'Dwyer Senior built the O'Dwyer Block on Water Street in St. John's between 1846 and 1849. Unlike other commercial buildings of the time, it was not built of wood and survived the Great Fire of 1892. It has been designated as a heritage structure by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Who was Richard Horton O'Dwyer?
Canadian politician and merchant (1858-1922)
When was Richard Horton O'Dwyer born?
Richard Horton O'Dwyer was born in 1858.
When did Richard Horton O'Dwyer die?
Richard Horton O'Dwyer died in 1922.
What was Richard Horton O'Dwyer's occupation?
Richard Horton O'Dwyer was a politician and merchant.
What nationality was Richard Horton O'Dwyer?
Richard Horton O'Dwyer was Canadian.
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