About William Frederick Vilas
Lived 1853 – 1930 (aged 77). William Frederick Vilas was a Canadian politician.
William Frederick Vilas (15 July 1853 – 15 August 1930) was a Canadian politician.
Born in East Farnham, Canada East, Vilas was mayor of Cowansville, Quebec from 1911 to 1922. He was acclaimed to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Brome in a 1906 by-election. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1908 and 1912. He was acclaimed in 1916. He was appointed to the Legislative Council of Quebec for Wellington in 1917. He served until his death in Cowansville, Quebec in 1930.
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Who was William Frederick Vilas?
Canadian politician (1853-1930)
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William Frederick Vilas was born on 15 July 1853 in East Farnham.
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William Frederick Vilas died on 15 August 1930 in Cowansville.
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William Frederick Vilas was a politician.
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William Frederick Vilas was Canadian.
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