| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - Canadian financier and railroad builder.1850 - He emigrated to Canada and became a manufacturer.1876 - Was president of the Bank of Montreal.1881-1888 - With his cousin, Lord Strathcona, and others, including James J. Hill, he helped to construct the Canadian Pacific Railway, lending to the project his considerable skill in finance. - In recognition of his achievements, he was created a baronet. -
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