Frederick William Strange, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian physician, surgeon and political figure in Ontario
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About Frederick William Strange
- 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 House of Commons of Canada 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.
- A long-time militia medical officer, he served as a 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. The community of Strange was named in his honour after he secured a post office for the community in 1880.
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