Noah Shakespeare

Noah Shakespeare (January 26, 1839 – May 13, 1921) was a Canadian politician from British Columbia noted for his involvement in the anti-Chinese movement.

[citation needed] Shakespeare was born in Staffordshire, England, arriving in Victoria, British Columbia in 1863.

Shakespeare was involved in the photography business, running a gallery and acting as an agent for others.

He made an early run for office as an independent candidate in the second British Columbia election in 1875, coming fourth in a two-member district.

The short-lived organization was established to lobby for restrictions on Chinese immigration during the 1878 election.