George Weston
Politician, Organization founder
1864 – 1924
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Who was George Weston?
George Weston, Canadian businessman and founder of George Weston Limited, became Toronto’s biggest baker with Canada’s largest bread factory. Weston began his career at the age of twelve as a baker's apprentice and went on to become a bread route salesman. By the turn of the century, he was known throughout the city for his "Weston’s Home-Made Bread" and years later for "Weston’s Biscuits." In addition to being a successful local businessman, he was also a prominent Methodist, as well as a municipal politician who served four years as alderman on Toronto City Council.
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- Born
- Mar 23, 1864
Oswego - Nationality
- Canada
- Profession
- Died
- Apr 6, 1924
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on July 23, 2013
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