About William Simmons
Lived 1865 – 1956 (aged 91). William Simmons was a Canadian politician.
William Charles Simmons (February 28, 1865 – August 24, 1956) was a Canadian politician and judge from Alberta.
Early life William Charles Simmons was born on February 28, 1865, in the farming community of Tara, Canada West, to William Simmons and Jane Wilson. Simmons attended the University of Toronto and completed a Bachelor of Arts in 1895.
Alberta Supreme Court
Simmons was appointed to the Supreme Court of Alberta on October 12, 1910, and was appointed the Chief Justice on August 27, 1924.
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Who was William Simmons?
Canadian politician
When was William Simmons born?
William Simmons was born on 28 February 1865 in Tara.
When did William Simmons die?
William Simmons died on 26 August 1956 in British Columbia, Victoria, British Columbia.
What was William Simmons's occupation?
William Simmons was a politician.
What nationality was William Simmons?
William Simmons was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: William Simmons (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Simmons. https://biography.guide/william-simmons-politician/
MLA: "William Simmons." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-simmons-politician/.
Chicago: "William Simmons." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-simmons-politician/.
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