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Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
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Henry Pellatt
1859-01-06 – 1939-03-08
Life & Legacy
Major-General Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, (January 6, 1859 – March 8, 1939) was a Canadian financier and soldier. He was involved in bringing hydro-electricity to Toronto for the first time. His château in Toronto, called Casa Loma, was the largest private residence ever constructed in Canada and became a landmark of the city. His summer home and farm in King City, Ontario, later became Marylake Augustinian Monastery.
Pellatt was also a supporter of the Boy Scouts of Canada. His first wife, Mary, was the first Chief Commissioner of the Girl Guides of Canada.
Occupation & Career
soldier, businessperson, entrepreneur
Education
University of Toronto; Upper Canada College
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order; Knight Bachelor
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order · Knight Bachelor
Education & Institutions
University of Toronto · Upper Canada College
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Knight Bachelor
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Family Spouse
Mary Pellatt
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Sources & Provenance
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