About Dave Rooney
Lived 1937 – 2006 (aged 69). Dave Rooney was a Canadian politician and teacher.
Richard David Rooney (13 August 1937 – 9 November 2006) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Lower Island Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, he was a teacher before being elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of Bonavista—Trinity—Conception in the 1972 federal election. A Liberal, he was re-elected three more times in 1974, 1979, and 1980 before being defeated in the 1984 election.
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Who was Dave Rooney?
Canadian politician
When was Dave Rooney born?
Dave Rooney was born on 13 August 1937 in Subdivision 1G, Newfoundland and Labrador.
When did Dave Rooney die?
Dave Rooney died on 9 November 2006.
What was Dave Rooney's occupation?
Dave Rooney was a politician and teacher.
What nationality was Dave Rooney?
Dave Rooney was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Rooney. https://biography.guide/dave-rooney/
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