Amor De Cosmos
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Amor De Cosmos (born William Alexander Smith; August 20, 1825 – July 4, 1897) was a Canadian journalist, publisher and politician. He served as the second premier of British Columbia.
Quick Facts 2nd Premier of British Columbia, Monarch ...
Amor De Cosmos | |
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2nd Premier of British Columbia | |
In office December 23, 1872 – February 9, 1874 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Lieutenant Governor | Joseph Trutch |
Preceded by | John Foster McCreight |
Succeeded by | George Anthony Walkem |
MLA for Victoria District | |
In office October 16, 1871 – February 9, 1874 | |
Preceded by | first member |
Succeeded by | William Archibald Robertson |
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Victoria District | |
In office September 20, 1871 – October 12, 1872 | |
Preceded by | new member |
Succeeded by | riding abolished |
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Victoria | |
In office October 12, 1872 – June 20, 1882 | |
Preceded by | new member |
Succeeded by | Edgar Crow Baker |
Personal details | |
Born | William Alexander Smith (1825-08-20)August 20, 1825 Windsor, Nova Scotia |
Died | July 4, 1897(1897-07-04) (aged 71) Victoria, British Columbia |
Political party | Liberal Party of Canada until 1882 |
Children | 1 daughter (disputed) |
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