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Daniel Aloysius Riley

1916 – 1984

Canadian politician

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About Daniel Aloysius Riley

Lived 1916 – 1984 (aged 68). Daniel Aloysius Riley was a Canadian politician and lawyer.

Daniel Aloysius Riley (11 May 1916 – 13 September 1984) was a Canadian politician.

Early life Born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, he received a Bachelor of Civil Law degree from the University of New Brunswick in 1940.

Career In 1949, he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the New Brunswick riding of St. John—Albert. A Liberal, he was defeated in the 1953 election and again in the 1957 election.

In 1963, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick and was the Liberal Minister of Lands and Forests in the Louis Robichaud cabinet. He resigned in 1966 and was appointed chairman of the New Brunswick Motor Carrier Board and Public Utilities Commission. He was summoned to the Senate of Canada in 1973 representing the senatorial division of Saint John, New Brunswick.

Death He served until his death in 1984.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of New Brunswick
Positions held
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, Member of the House of Commons of Canada, Member of the Senate of Canada
Also known as
Daniel A. Riley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Daniel Aloysius Riley?

Canadian politician (1916-1984)

When was Daniel Aloysius Riley born?

Daniel Aloysius Riley was born on 11 May 1916 in Charlottetown.

When did Daniel Aloysius Riley die?

Daniel Aloysius Riley died on 13 September 1984.

What was Daniel Aloysius Riley's occupation?

Daniel Aloysius Riley was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Daniel Aloysius Riley?

Daniel Aloysius Riley was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Daniel Aloysius Riley

· Wikidata: Q386669

· DBpedia: Daniel Aloysius Riley

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