Alexander Grant
Businessperson, Military Person
1734 – 1813
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Who was Alexander Grant?
Alexander Grant was a Royal Navy officer, businessman, and politician in Upper Canada. During his service with the Royal Navy Grant saw action in the Seven Years' War before becoming a naval superintendent. He then embarked on a career in the ship building industry before losing much of his wealth during the American Revolution. Grant recovered, however, and rose to prominence in civil society, becoming the administrator of Upper Canada in 1805.
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- Born
- May 20, 1734
Glenmoriston - Spouses
- Religion
- Church of England
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Lived in
- Windsor
- Died
- May 8, 1813
Grosse Pointe
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on July 23, 2013
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