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David John Rankin

1903 – 1959

Canadian politician

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About David John Rankin

Lived 1903 – 1959 (aged 56). David John Rankin was a Canadian.

David John Rankin (June 20, 1903 – November 17, 1959) was a Scottish-Canadian politician who was a Member of Provincial Parliament in Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1955 to 1959. He represented the riding of Frontenac—Addington for the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party. He was born in Collins Bay, Ontario and was a lawyer. He died at a hospital in Kingston, Ontario in 1959 and was buried at Cataraqui Cemetery.

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Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament

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Who was David John Rankin?

Canadian politician

When was David John Rankin born?

David John Rankin was born on 20 June 1903 in Collins Bay.

When did David John Rankin die?

David John Rankin died on 17 November 1959 in Kingston.

What nationality was David John Rankin?

David John Rankin was Canadian.

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· Wikipedia: David John Rankin

· Wikidata: Q20810740

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