Charles Meredith (banker)
Charles Meredith (December 17, 1854 – January 7, 1928) was a Canadian businessman. He was president of the Montreal Stock Exchange and president of C. Meredith & Co., Montreal's leading brokerage firm in the early 20th century. He was a co-founder of the Mount Royal Club, and he had owned the land on which the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Montreal was built, becoming a principal shareholder with a significant influence on its image and future. His mansion in Montreal's Golden Square Mile, now known as Charles Meredith House, is currently part of McGill University.
Charles Meredith | |
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| Born | 17 December 1854 London, Canada West |
| Died | 7 January 1928 (aged 73) Montreal, Quebec |
| Resting place | Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | President of C. Meredith & Co. and Montreal Stock Exchange |
| Spouse | Elspeth Hudson Angus |
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