About Samuel Lyness Howe
Lived 1864 – 1939 (aged 74). Samuel Lyness Howe was a Canadian politician.
Samuel Lyness Howe (May 14, 1864 During World War I, Howe donated his yacht to the federal government for use in Haida Gwaii. He also donated two horses; one was used by Sir Arthur Currie. He died in Vancouver on February 13, 1939, at the age of 74.
The murals in the rotunda of the province's painted by George Henry Southwell were commissioned by Howe as Provincial Secretary.
Howe Street in Vancouver is named for him.
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Who was Samuel Lyness Howe?
Canadian politician (1864-1939)
When was Samuel Lyness Howe born?
Samuel Lyness Howe was born on 14 May 1864 in Meaford.
When did Samuel Lyness Howe die?
Samuel Lyness Howe died on 13 February 1939 in British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Samuel Lyness Howe was a politician.
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Samuel Lyness Howe was Canadian.
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