Charles Murphy

Charles Murphy (8 December 1862 – 24 November 1935) was a Canadian politician.

Early life He was born on 8 December 1862 in Ottawa, the son of James Murphy, who came to Ontario from Ireland, and Mary Conway. Murphy studied at Ottawa University and Osgoode Hall,

He held several cabinet positions in the Laurier and King governments, including Secretary of State for External Affairs (1909–1911), Postmaster General (1921–1926) and acting Secretary of State of Canada (1925–1926).

He was later appointed to the Senate of Canada in 1925.

Later life and death He died in office in Ottawa in 1935, at the age of 72.

Electoral record Liberal Charles Murphy