Anyone any good at Canadian/Scots history? Know about George Stephen?

Question

I'd love to have any information about George Stephen, organiser and creator of the Canadian Pacific Railroad.

For instance facts and figures... I know he was Scottish but that's about it so far.

Yes I can Google, I just feel personal information would be better!

Thanks in advance for your help.

Answer 1

George Stephen Mount Stephen, 1st Baron 1829-1921, Canadian financier and railroad builder, b. Scotland. He emigrated to Canada in 1850, became a manufacturer, and was (1876-81) president of the Bank of Montreal. With his cousin, Lord Strathcona, and others, including James J. Hill, he helped to construct the Canadian Pacific Railway, lending to the project his considerable skill in finance. From 1881 to 1888 he was president of the railroad. His philanthropies were numerous. He was created baron in 1891.

Married, had 2 children.