Joseph E. Seagram | |
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Born | Joseph Emm Seagram April 15, 1841 |
Died | August 18, 1919 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada | (aged 78)
Resting place | Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo |
Occupation(s) | Businessman: Distiller, Politician, Racehorse owner/breeder |
Known for | Seagram Distilleries |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Stephanie Urbs |
Children | 1) Blanche Alexandrine Seagram Bowlby (1871–1919) 2) Edward Frowde (1873–1937) 3) Joseph Hamilton (1875–1956) 4) Norman (1879–1963) 5) Thomas William (1887–1965) |
Parent(s) | Octavius Augustus Seagram and Amelia Stiles |
Honors | Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (1976) |
Joseph Emm Seagram (April 15, 1841 – August 18, 1919) was a Canadian distillery founder, politician, philanthropist, and major owner of thoroughbred racehorses.