Rob Ford
Canadian politician, 64th Mayor of Toronto (1969–2016)
1969 — 2016
Quick Facts
Profession
Canadian politician, 64th Mayor of Toronto (1969–2016)
Born
May 28, 1969
Died
2016 (age ~47)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
businessperson, politician
CanadaBorn in EtobicokeDied in Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto
1969
Born in Etobicoke (1969-05-28)
2000
Positioncouncil member (2000–2010)
2010
Positionmayor of Toronto (2010–2014)
2013
AwardCanadian Newsmaker of the Year
2014
Positionmember of the Toronto City Council (2014–2016)
2014
Positioncouncil member (2014–2016)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rob Ford?+
Rob Ford is Canadian politician, 64th Mayor of Toronto (1969–2016). Born in 1969.
What does the name Rob mean?+
The name Rob means "A diminutive of the male given name Robert.. Etymology: Shortening of Robert or Robrecht.". It is of English origin.
When was Rob Ford born?+
Rob Ford was born on May 28, 1969.
When did Rob Ford die?+
Rob Ford died in 2016, at approximately 47 years of age.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Robert.. Etymology: Shortening of Robert or Robrecht.
The name Rob is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Robert.. Etymology: Shortening of Robert or Robrecht.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Rob
Rob — May 28, 1969
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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