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| Charles Francis Smithers | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1822-11-25)November 25, 1822 London, England |
| Died | May 20, 1887(1887-05-20) (aged 64) |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Known for | President of the Bank of Montreal |
Charles Francis Smithers (November 25, 1822 – May 20, 1887) was a Canadian banker.
Born in London, England, Smithers emigrated to Montreal, Canada East in 1847. He joined the Bank of Montreal in 1858 as an inspector. In 1862, he became a joint agent of the New York branch. He joined the London and Colonial Bank in 1863 before rejoining the Bank in 1869. In 1879, he became a general manager of the Bank and was appointed President in 1881. He served in this position until his death in 1887.
References
- "A Montreal Banker Dead" (PDF). New York Times. May 20, 1887.
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| Preceded byGeorge Stephen | President of the Bank of Montreal 1881–1887 |
Succeeded byDonald Smith |
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