Frederick William Strange
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Frederick William Strange (September 9, 1844 – June 5, 1897) was an English
-born physician, surgeon and political figure in Ontario
, Canada. He represented York North
in the Canadian House of Commons
from 1878 to 1882 as a Liberal-Conservative member.
He was the son of Thomas Strange of Berkshire
and studied medicine at Liverpool
and University College
in London
. Strange came to Ontario in 1869. He served as deputy surgeon general for the Canadian militia from 1893 to 1896 and was coroner for York County
. Strange was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the House of Commons in 1896. He died a year later at the age of 52.
England
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-born physician, surgeon and political figure in Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada. He represented York North
York North
York North was an electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from Confederation in 1867 until 2004. It is also an electoral district that was represented in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1867 to 2007...
in the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
from 1878 to 1882 as a Liberal-Conservative member.
He was the son of Thomas Strange of Berkshire
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
and studied medicine at Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
and University College
University College London
University College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and the oldest and largest constituent college of the federal University of London...
in London
London
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. Strange came to Ontario in 1869. He served as deputy surgeon general for the Canadian militia from 1893 to 1896 and was coroner for York County
York County, Ontario
York County is a historic county in Upper Canada, Canada West, and the Canadian province of Ontario.York County was created in 1792 and was part of the jurisdiction of Home District of Upper Canada...
. Strange was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the House of Commons in 1896. He died a year later at the age of 52.