Richard B. Wilson

Richard B. Wilson
Mayor of Victoria, British Columbia
In office
1961–1965
Preceded by Percy B. Scurrah
Succeeded by Alfred W. Toone
Personal details
Born (1904-02-25)February 25, 1904
Victoria, British Columbia
Died May 1, 1991(1991-05-01) (aged 87)
Victoria, British Columbia

Richard Biggerstaff "Dick" Wilson (February 25, 1904 May 1, 1991) was an entrepreneur and politician in British Columbia, Canada. He served as mayor of Victoria from 1961 to 1965.[1]

The son of William Biggerstaff Wilson[2] and Bertha Matilda Erb,[3] he was born in 1904.[4][5] He received a BComm from McGill University. Wilson was president of Wilson Motors Ltd. He was an officer in the army reserve during World War II. Wilson served as chancellor for the University of Victoria from 1967 to 1969. A student residence at the university was named in his honour.[1]

He also served as president of the Victoria Community Chest and was vice-president of the board for the Royal Jubilee Hospital.[1]

Wilson was named to the Order of Canada in 1978.[6] He died in 1991, aged 87.[6]

His grandfather William Wilson founded the retail clothing store W & J Wilson Ltd.[1] and served in the province's legislative assembly.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Past UVic Chancellors". University of Victoria.
  2. Edwards, Helen (Summer 2012). "Son of Pioneer merchant built mansion in Rockland" (PDF). Newsletter. Rockland Neighbourhood Association.
  3. "1770 Rockland Avenue". Heritage Register Rockland. Victoria Heritage Foundation.
  4. Humphreys, Danda (June 2011). "Centennial Square: A place for all people". Focus Online. Retrieved 2014-07-13.
  5. http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=932a5816-3292-401a-9c38-1e54d5024f51
  6. 1 2 "Richard B. Wilson, C.M., B.Comm., LL.D.". Order of Canada Recipients. Governor General of Canada.
  7. "William Wilson fonds". City of Victoria Archives. British Columbia Archival Information Network. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
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