Henry Archer Ekers
Former mayor of Montreal, Quebec (1906-1908)
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| Intro | Former mayor of Montreal, Quebec (1906-1908) | |
| Places | Canada | |
| was | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 18 September 1855, Montreal, Urban agglomeration of Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec | |
| Death | 31 January 1937Montreal, Urban agglomeration of Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec (aged 81 years) | |
| Star sign | Virgo |
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Biography
Henry Archer Ekers (18 September 1855 – 31 January 1937) was a Canadian industrialist and politician, the Mayor of Montreal, Quebec between 1906 and 1908. He ran unsuccessfully for the Canadian House of Commons as a Conservative in 1900 and 1908.
Biography
Ekers' parents were both born in England. Relocated to Montreal, his father became a brewery owner, working from St. Lawrence Boulevard.
He was educated at the Montreal Collegiate School before joining his father's company, Ekers Brewery. Ekers eventually founded National Breweries Limited.
Political career
Ekers represented the St. Lawrence ward on Montreal city council.