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William Lount

1840 – 1903

Canadian politician

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Lived 1840 – 1903 (aged 63). William Lount was a Canadian politician, judge and lawyer.

William Lount, (March 3, 1840 – April 24, 1903) was an Ontario lawyer and political figure. He represented Simcoe North in the 1st Parliament of Ontario and Toronto Centre in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1896 to 1897.

He was born in Holland Landing in Upper Canada in 1840, the son of George Lount. He was educated at the University of Toronto, studied law and was called to the bar in 1863. Lount practiced law in Barrie and, later, in Toronto. He was named Queen's Counsel in Ontario in 1876 and in the Dominion of Canada in 1881. He resigned his seat in the House of Commons in 1897. In 1901, he was named a justice in the Common Pleas division of the High Court of Ontario. He died in Toronto while still a judge at the age of 63.

He was married twice: to a Miss Orris in 1874 and to Isabelle Hornibrook in 1893.

His uncle, Samuel Lount, was executed for his part in the Upper Canada Rebellion.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Toronto
Positions held
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament, Member of the House of Commons of Canada

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Lount's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Lount?

Canadian politician (1840–1903)

When was William Lount born?

William Lount was born on 3 March 1840 in Holland Landing.

When did William Lount die?

William Lount died on 24 April 1903 in Toronto.

What was William Lount's occupation?

William Lount was a politician, judge and lawyer.

What nationality was William Lount?

William Lount was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Lount

· Wikidata: Q8014715

· DBpedia: William Lount

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