William Riggs
Member of Parliament of Ontario, Canada and Mayor of Windsor, Ontario
About William Riggs
Lived 1896 – 1973 (aged 77). William Riggs was a Canadian politician.
William Charles Riggs (September 21, 1896 – December 20, 1973) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a CCF member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1945 who represented the southwestern Ontario riding of Windsor—Walkerville. He was a long time municipal councillor and he briefly served as Mayor of Windsor in 1969.
Background Riggs was born in 1896 in Bournemouth, England, He joined the Canadian Field Artillery in 1915, and spent nearly three years in France during World War I. He was the first mayor to lead the Windsor Santa Claus Parade. He was replaced by Frank Wansbrough at the beginning of 1970.
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Who was William Riggs?
Member of Parliament of Ontario, Canada and Mayor of Windsor, Ontario
When was William Riggs born?
William Riggs was born on 21 September 1896 in England.
When did William Riggs die?
William Riggs died on 20 December 1973 in Windsor.
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William Riggs was a politician.
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William Riggs was Canadian.
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