Charles Blair Gordon
Charles Blair Gordon, GBE, (22 November 1867 – 30 July 1939) was a Canadian banker, manufacturer and diplomat.[1][2]
Gordon founded the Standard Shirt Company, organized Dominion Textiles in 1904 and in 1909 became president of Dominion Glass.[2] In 1913 he was appointed a director of the Bank of Montreal and in 1927 became the bank's president.[2]
From 1918 to 1921 he was Acting Chairman (Canadian War Mission) to the United States of America in Washington.[2] He was knighted for his contributions.[2]
Gordon was one of the founders of the Town of Hampstead, Quebec[3]
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lloyd Harris |
Acting Chairman (Canadian War Mission) to the United States of America (pre-legation representation) 1918-1921 |
Succeeded by Merchant M. Mahoney |
References
- ↑ Tracy, Louis (1917). Who's Who in the British War Mission in the United States of America. E. J. Clode. p. 20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Rider, Peter E. (2012). "Sir Charles Blair Gordon". Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Dominion. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
- ↑ Town History, Town of Hampstead website