Robert Dickinson
Canadian businessman and political figure in British Columbia
About Robert Dickinson
Lived 1835 – 1889 (aged 53–54). Robert Dickinson was a Canadian politician.
Robert Dickinson was an English-born businessman and political figure in British Columbia. He represented New Westminster City in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1875 to 1878.
He was born in Liverpool and came to British Columbia in 1859 He served as president of the municipal council for New Westminster from 1863 to 1865 and was mayor from 1874 to 1875, Dickinson also served as president of the local Mechanics' Institute and of the Royal Columbian Hospital. He died in New Westminster at the age of 53.
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Who was Robert Dickinson?
Canadian businessman and political figure in British Columbia
When was Robert Dickinson born?
Robert Dickinson was born in 1835.
When did Robert Dickinson die?
Robert Dickinson died on 1 November 1889.
What was Robert Dickinson's occupation?
Robert Dickinson was a politician.
What nationality was Robert Dickinson?
Robert Dickinson was Canadian.
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