About Alexander Neil McLean
Lived 1885 – 1967 (aged 81). Alexander Neil McLean was a Canadian politician and businessperson.
Alexander Neil McLean (November 12, 1885 – March 12, 1967) was a Canadian businessman and an appointee to the Senate of Canada.
Born in Hartland, New Brunswick, he was known as Neil. Along with his brother, Allan, in 1923 he and a group of investors took control of Connors Brothers Limited, a large fish processing business based in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick. As president of the company, Neil McLean built the business into the world's largest producer of canned sardines.
In 1945, Canadian prime minister Mackenzie King appointed Neil McLean to the Senate for the Southern New Brunswick division. He served until his death in 1967.
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Who was Alexander Neil McLean?
Canadian politician (1885–1967)
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Alexander Neil McLean was born on 12 November 1885.
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Alexander Neil McLean died on 12 March 1967.
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Alexander Neil McLean was a politician and businessperson.
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Alexander Neil McLean was Canadian.
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