Benjamin Wier
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Benjamin Wier (9 August 1805 – 14 April 1868) was a Canadian businessman and politician.
Prior to Canadian Confederation in 1867, Wier was active in the colonial Nova Scotia House of Assembly. After losing his seat in the Nova Scotia election of 1863, he turned his attention to his many business interests. Following Confederation, he was appointed to the Senate of Canada on 23 October 1867 by royal proclamation. He represented the senatorial division of Nova Scotia until his death.
[edit] External links
- Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
- Political biography from the Library of Parliament