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Casimir Gzowski
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Sir Casimir Stanislaus Gzowski, KCMG (born Kazimierz Stanisław Gzowski; March 5, 1813 – August 24, 1898), was a Polish-Canadian engineer who was known for his work on a wide variety of Canadian railways, as well as work on the Welland Canal. He also served as acting Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 1896 to 1897.[1]
Quick Facts The HonourableSir Casimir GzowskiKCMG, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (acting) ...
Sir Casimir Gzowski | |
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Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (acting) | |
In office November 7, 1896 – November 18, 1897 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Governor General | The Earl of Aberdeen |
Premier | Arthur Sturgis Hardy |
Preceded by | Sir George Airey Kirkpatrick |
Succeeded by | Sir Oliver Mowat |
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Born | Kazimierz Stanisław Gzowski (1813-03-05)March 5, 1813 Saint Petersburg, Russia |
Died | August 24, 1898(1898-08-24) (aged 85) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Resting place | St. James Cemetery, Toronto |
Nationality | Canadian |
Spouse | Maria Beebe |
Relations | Peter Gzowski (great-great-grandson) |
Profession | Engineer |
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