Ezra Butler Eddy
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Ezra Butler Eddy (August 22, 1827 ā February 10, 1906) was a Canadian businessman and political figure.[1] Born in Vermont, Eddy moved to Canada and founded the E. B. Eddy Company, which produced matches, and related wood products, and later diversified into pulp and paper, growing to a major manufacturer. Eddy later became a politician, serving as mayor of Hull, Quebec and Quebec legislator.
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Quick Facts Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Ottawa, Preceded by ...
Ezra Butler Eddy | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Ottawa | |
In office 1871ā1875 | |
Preceded by | Levi Ruggles Church |
Succeeded by | Louis Duhamel |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-08-22)August 22, 1827 Near Bristol, Vermont, United States |
Died | February 10, 1906(1906-02-10) (aged 78) Standish Hall, Hull, Quebec, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Conservative |
Children | 3 (only one of whom survived infancy) |
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