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Albert McPhillips

1904 – 1971

Canadian politician

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Lived 1904 – 1971 (aged 67). Albert McPhillips was a Canadian lawyer and politician.

Albert DeBurgo "Burke" McPhillips (18 January 1904 – 11 March 1971) was a Canadian politician. McPhillips was a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was a barrister and solicitor by career.

Early years McPhillips was born in Victoria, British Columbia. He was the youngest son of the Hon. Mr. Justice Albert Edward McPhillips and Sophia Emily Davie, daughter of the late Hon. A.E.B. Davie, Q.C.

Military service McPhillips served in the Canadian Army as Captain with The Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles of Canada from 1940 to 1946.

Political career McPhillips was a candidate for the British Columbia Conservative Party in the Vancouver Centre (1933, 1941 provincial elections) and Victoria City (1952).

He was first elected at the Victoria riding in the 1957 general election and was re-elected twice, in the 1958 and 1962 federal elections. McPhillips served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries from August 1962 to February 1963. His cousin, Davie Fulton, was Minister of Public Works around this time.

He died suddenly at Ottawa on 11 March 1971. He was survived by his wife and two children.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Who was Albert McPhillips?

Canadian politician (1904-1971)

When was Albert McPhillips born?

Albert McPhillips was born on 18 January 1904 in Victoria.

When did Albert McPhillips die?

Albert McPhillips died on 11 March 1971 in Ottawa.

What was Albert McPhillips's occupation?

Albert McPhillips was a lawyer and politician.

What nationality was Albert McPhillips?

Albert McPhillips was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert McPhillips

· Wikidata: Q4710822

· DBpedia: Albert McPhillips

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