About Sydney Charles Tweed
Lived 1886 – 1942 (aged 55). Sydney Charles Tweed was a Canadian politician.
Sydney Charles Tweed (September 25, 1886 – February 8, 1942) was a businessman and political figure in Ontario. He represented Waterloo North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1929 to 1934 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Vankleek Hill in 1886, the son of William A. Tweed and Alice Sproule, of Irish descent. In 1906, he married Winnifred Hobson. Tweed was president and managing directory of the Ontario Equitable Life and Accident Insurance Co. He served as a member of the Public Utilities Commission for Waterloo from 1926 to 1934. He was nominated for Ontario Liberal Party leader at the 1930 Ontario Liberal leadership convention, but withdrew his name before voting began.
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Who was Sydney Charles Tweed?
Canadian politician (1886–1942)
When was Sydney Charles Tweed born?
Sydney Charles Tweed was born on 25 September 1886 in Vankleek Hill.
When did Sydney Charles Tweed die?
Sydney Charles Tweed died on 8 February 1942 in Winnipeg.
What was Sydney Charles Tweed's occupation?
Sydney Charles Tweed was a politician.
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Sydney Charles Tweed was Canadian.
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