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

  1. Tracy, Louis (1917). Who's Who in the British War Mission in the United States of America. E. J. Clode. p. 20.
  2. 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.
  3. Town History, Town of Hampstead website

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