Andrew Semple, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Andrew Semple

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 10-Jun-1837

Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 22-Jan-1916

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Andrew Semple (June 10, 1837 – January 22, 1916) was a Canadian grain merchant, miller, and politician. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he emigrated to Canada with his family in 1841 settling in Canada West.
Semple was educated at the Common Schools in the County of Simcoe.
A farmer and miller, he held the offices of Councillor and Reeve of East Garafraxa for two years.
He was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the electoral district of Wellington Centre in the 1887 federal election.
A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1891 and 1896.
He was defeated in 1900.