About Thomas Gilroy
Lived 1848 – 1905 (aged 56). Thomas Gilroy was a Canadian politician.
Thomas Gilroy (16 October 1848 – 22 February 1905) was a Canadian politician, the 14th Mayor of Winnipeg in 1895.
Gilroy was born in Norfolk County, Canada West. In 1872 he joined the Sun Life Assurance company, supervising its Ontario operations. He moved west in 1882 to be Sun Life's manager for the North-West region, including Winnipeg.
He attempted to enter provincial politics by campaigning in the 1888 Manitoba election at the Centre Winnipeg riding, but was defeated by Daniel Hunter McMillan. In 1891, he became a City of Winnipeg alderman, and was elected mayor in 1894.
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Who was Thomas Gilroy?
Mayor of Banter (1848–1905)
When was Thomas Gilroy born?
Thomas Gilroy was born on 16 October 1848 in Norfolk County.
When did Thomas Gilroy die?
Thomas Gilroy died on 22 February 1905 in Winnipeg.
What was Thomas Gilroy's occupation?
Thomas Gilroy was a politician.
What nationality was Thomas Gilroy?
Thomas Gilroy was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Thomas Gilroy (Canadian politician)
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