William Henry Wright

Geologist, Military Person

1876 – 1951

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Who was William Henry Wright?

William Henry "Bill" Wright was a Canadian prospector who discovered the Kirkland Lake Break, which hosted seven gold-producing mines. He used the proceeds from his gold finds to launch a national newspaper in Canada, The Globe and Mail.

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Born
Apr 21, 1876
England
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
Profession
Died
Sep 20, 1951

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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