About Robert Holmes
Lived 1852 – 1932 (aged 79). Robert Holmes was a Canadian politician, printer and publisher.
Robert Holmes (September 14, 1852 – March 21, 1932) was a publisher and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Huron West in the House of Commons of Canada from 1899 to 1904 as a Liberal.
He was born in St. Catharines, Canada West. He was mayor of Trenton for four years. Holmes was first elected to the House of Commons in an 1899 by-election held after Malcolm Colin Cameron was named Lieutenant-Governor of the Northwest Territories. He ran unsuccessfully for re-election to the House of Commons in 1904 and 1908.
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Who was Robert Holmes?
Canadian politician (1852–1932)
When was Robert Holmes born?
Robert Holmes was born on 14 September 1852.
When did Robert Holmes die?
Robert Holmes died on 21 March 1932.
What was Robert Holmes's occupation?
Robert Holmes was a politician, printer and publisher.
What nationality was Robert Holmes?
Robert Holmes was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Robert Holmes (Canadian politician)
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