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Bruce Lonsdale

1949 – 1982

Canadian politician

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About Bruce Lonsdale

Lived 1949 – 1982 (aged 32). Bruce Lonsdale was a Canadian politician and businessperson.

Bruce Lonsdale (November 10, 1949 – January 22, 1982) was a Canadian politician. He represented the riding of Timiskaming in the House of Commons of Canada from 1980 until his death two years later. He was a member of the Liberal Party.

In 1973, Lonsdale was elected to the council of his hometown of Cobalt. He served as mayor from 1977 to 1980, before seeking the Liberal nomination for the federal riding of Timiskaming.

On the evening of January 22, 1982, Lonsdale died in a head-on collision on Highway 17, about 10 kilometers west of North Bay. He was 32 years old.

Lonsdale was married and had three children.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Bruce Lonsdale's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Bruce Lonsdale?

Canadian politician

When was Bruce Lonsdale born?

Bruce Lonsdale was born on 10 November 1949 in Cobalt.

When did Bruce Lonsdale die?

Bruce Lonsdale died on 22 January 1982 in North Bay.

What was Bruce Lonsdale's occupation?

Bruce Lonsdale was a politician and businessperson.

What nationality was Bruce Lonsdale?

Bruce Lonsdale was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bruce Lonsdale

· Wikidata: Q4977898

· DBpedia: Bruce Lonsdale

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