Herbert Samuel Holt
Irish-born Canadian civil engineer who became a businessman
Sir Herbert Samuel Holt (12 February 1855 – 28 September 1941) was an Anglo-Irish Canadian civil engineer who became a businessman, banker, and corporate director. He was President of the Royal Bank of Canada, Montreal Light, Heat & Power, and a director of some 250 companies worldwide, with assets valued at around $200 million.2
From Wikipedia’s article on Herbert Samuel Holt (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Born Feb 12, 1856, died Sep 29, 1941.1
About
On his death, the Montreal Gazette described him as "the richest man in Canada", but he was also one of the most reviled. Among his peers in the Golden Square Mile, his ruthless business reputation ensured that "everyone respected his business ability, but nobody liked him personally". Holt was one of the founders of the Town of Hampstead, Quebec.
From Wikipedia’s article on Herbert Samuel Holt, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2
Companies
- Dominion Tar and Chemical CompanyChair 1929 to now3
- Dominion Tar and Chemical CompanyFounder3
- Howard Smith Paper MillsFounder4
- Royal Bank of CanadaChair 1934 to 19415
- Royal Bank of CanadaChair 1908 to 19345
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Sources
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- 1WikidataHerbert Samuel Holt on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaHerbert Samuel Holt on Wikipedia
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- 5WikidataRoyal Bank of Canada, Chair