Yip Sang 1845-1927

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A penniless immigrant who became an incredibly powerful labor contractor for the Canadian Pacific Railway. He established the Wing Sang Company and became the unofficial mayor of Vancouver's Chinatown.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1845 to 1927
• Born: Sep 6, 1845, Guangdong, China
• Died: Jan 1, 1927, Vancouver, BC

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30