William Greig, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

William Greig

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 12-Aug-1840

Date of Death: 10-Jan-1918

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About William Greig

  • William Greig (August 12, 1840 – January 10, 1918) was a farmer, lumber merchant and political figure in Quebec.
  • He represented Châteauguay in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1892 to 1897 as a Conservative. He was born in Howick, Lower Canada, the son of William Greig and Janet Brodie, and was educated there.
  • Greig also operated a sawmill.
  • In 1879, he married Janet Templeton.
  • He was defeated by Joseph-Émery Robidoux when he ran for a seat in the Quebec assembly in 1890.
  • He defeated Robidoux to win the seat in 1892 but lost again to Robidoux in 1897 when he ran for reelection.
  • Greig also ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in 1900.
  • He died in Ormstown at the age of 77.

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