Robert Duff
Merchant and politician in Newfoundland
About Robert Duff
Lived 1868 – 1928 (aged 60). Robert Duff was a Canadian.
Robert Duff (July 21, 1868 – October 11, 1928) was a merchant and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Carbonear in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1924 to 1928.
Biography Born in Carbonear on July 21, 1868, Duff became a prominent business owner in the area. Duff was president of William Duff & Sons Ltd., the Public Service Electric Co., the Harbour Grace Marine Railway Dock Co. and the Conception Bay Mutual Marine Co. He was also a director of the Newfoundland Savings Bank.
He died in Montreal on October 11, 1928.
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Who was Robert Duff?
merchant and politician in Newfoundland
When was Robert Duff born?
Robert Duff was born on 21 July 1868 in Carbonear.
When did Robert Duff die?
Robert Duff died on 11 October 1928 in Montreal.
What nationality was Robert Duff?
Robert Duff was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Duff (Newfoundland politician)
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