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Angus McGillivray

1842 – 1917

Canadian politician

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Lived 1842 – 1917 (aged 75). Angus McGillivray was a Canadian politician and lawyer.

Angus McGillivray (January 22, 1842 – May 4, 1917) was a lawyer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Antigonish County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as a Liberal member from 1878 to 1891 and from 1895 to 1902.

He was born in Bailey's Brook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, the son of John McGillivray of Scottish descent, and moved to Antigonish with his parents while still young. He was educated at Saint Francis Xavier University. McGillivray was called to the Nova Scotia bar in 1874. In 1878, he married Maggie McIntosh. He served as speaker for the assembly from 1883 to 1886. McGillivray was defeated when he ran for election in 1894. He was elected in an 1895 by-election held after Colin Francis McIsaac was elected to the House of Commons. McGillivray ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in 1887 and 1891.

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Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly

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Who was Angus McGillivray?

Canadian politician

When was Angus McGillivray born?

Angus McGillivray was born on 22 January 1842 in Bailey's Brook, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia.

When did Angus McGillivray die?

Angus McGillivray died on 4 May 1917.

What was Angus McGillivray's occupation?

Angus McGillivray was a politician and lawyer.

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Angus McGillivray was Canadian.

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· Wikipedia: Angus McGillivray

· Wikidata: Q4764191

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