Robert Simpson was the first mayor of Barrie, Ontario, from 1871 to 1872, and again in 1876. He also founded the Simcoe Steam Brewery, and the 21st-century Robert Simpson Brewing Company (now The Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery) was named in his honor.
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| Name | Simpson, Robert |
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| Short description | CAnadian mayor and brewer |
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