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William Reid Owen (25 November 1864 – 22 March 1949) was the 20th mayor of
Vancouver History: list of mayors
accessed 20 August 2006 1864 births 1949 deaths Mayors of Vancouver People from Ontario 20th-century Canadian politicians {{BritishColumbia-mayor-stub
William Reid Owen (25 November 1864 – 22 March 1949) was the 20th mayor of Vancouver
Vancouver ( ) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the List of cities in British Columbia, most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the ...
, British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, ...
in 1924. He was born in Ontario
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and moved to Vancouver in 1899.
He became mayor after winning a narrow victory over Louis Taylor
Louis Taylor (born May 12, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the welterweight division of the Professional Fighters League. A professional competitor since 2007, Taylor has also formerly competed for Strikeforce ...
by 53 votes. He lost to Taylor the following year by 640 votes.
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Vancouver History: list of mayors
accessed 20 August 2006 1864 births 1949 deaths Mayors of Vancouver People from Ontario 20th-century Canadian politicians {{BritishColumbia-mayor-stub