Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p George Albert Wenige (1874-1952) was an eccentric mayor of London, Ontario, Canada, who served nine terms, mostly non-consecutively. Wenige was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1874 and moved to London, Ontario, Canada as a stunt bicycle rider at the Western Fair in 1900. He liked the city and decided to stay, opening the Bicycle and Motor Sales Company. In 1915, a new shop was built, with Wenige insisting that it be completed in 30 days; he hired a brass band to motivate the workers.. }
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- George_Wenige comment "George Albert Wenige (1874-1952) was an eccentric mayor of London, Ontario, Canada, who served nine terms, mostly non-consecutively. Wenige was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1874 and moved to London, Ontario, Canada as a stunt bicycle rider at the Western Fair in 1900. He liked the city and decided to stay, opening the Bicycle and Motor Sales Company. In 1915, a new shop was built, with Wenige insisting that it be completed in 30 days; he hired a brass band to motivate the workers.".