William Price
Canadian politician and businessman (1867-1924)
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Summary
William Price was born on August 30, 1867[1], in Talca[2]. He died on October 2, 1924[3], in Jonquière[4]. He worked as a politician[5], businessperson[6], timber merchant[7], and manufacturer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Parc commémoratif Sir William Price[10]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[11]
- Position held: president[12], member of the House of Commons of Canada[13]
- Employer: Price Brothers and Company[14]
- Educated at: Bishop's University[15]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[16], Person of National Historic Significance[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party of Canada[19]
- Named after: William Price[20]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[21], Second Boer War[22]
- Family name: Price[23]
- Given name: William[24]
- Work location: Ottawa[25]
- Relative: William Price[26], David Edward Price[27], Evan John Price[28], William Evan Price[29]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Canadian Biography[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Different from: William Price[32]
- Number of children: 6[33]
- Candidacy in election: 1904 Canadian federal election[34], 1908 Canadian federal election[35], 1911 Canadian federal election[36]
- Date of burial or cremation: October 13, 1924[37]
Why It Matters
William Price is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was William Price born?
William Price's place of birth was Talca[2].
Where did William Price die?
William Price passed away in Jonquière[4].
What did William Price do for work?
William Price worked as a politician[5], businessperson[6], timber merchant[7], and manufacturer[8].
Where did William Price go to school?
William Price was educated at Bishop's University[15].
What awards did William Price receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[16] and Person of National Historic Significance[17].