1815 - 1905
Ambrose Shea Canadian Politician
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Details
| First Name |
Ambrose
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| Last Name |
Shea
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| Birthday |
17th September, 1815
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| Birthplace |
St. John's, Newfoundland Colony
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| Died |
30th July, 1905
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| Place of Death |
London, England
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Nationality |
Canadian
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| Occupation Text |
Businessman, Politician, and Governor of the Bahamas
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| Occupation |
Politician
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Sir Ambrose Shea KCMG (17 September 1815 – 30 July 1905) was a political and business figure in colonial Newfoundland who later served as Governor of the Bahamas. He was one of two Newfoundland delegates to the Québec Conference that led to Canadian confederation. Shea was born in St. John's, Newfoundland Colony, the fifth son of Henry Shea and Eleanor Ryan. His father had emigrated from County Tipperary, Ireland. Ambrose Shea worked for a time on The Newfoundlander, a family-owned newspaper, before going into business for himself. By the 1850s, he was a successful merchant who also dealt in insurance, and acted as the agent for the transatlantic steamer trade. He continued to operate the business during most of his political career. In addition, he helped found the Newfoundland Natives Society in 1840, serving on the management committee in 1842, and as president in 1846.
