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David Muise

1949 – 2017

Canadian politician

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About David Muise

Lived 1949 – 2017 (aged 68). David Muise was a Canadian politician.

David Nelson Muise (September 22, 1949 – November 2, 2017) was a Canadian politician. He was mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia from 1997 to 2000. He also represented the electoral district of Cape Breton West in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1981. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.

Early life and education Born in 1949 at Sydney, Nova Scotia, Muise was a graduate of Mount Allison University (B.A.), and Dalhousie University (LL.B).

Political career He entered provincial politics in the 1978 election, winning the Cape Breton West riding. He was defeated by Progressive Conservative "Big" Donnie MacLeod when he ran for re-election in 1981. Muise served as solicitor and clerk for Cape Breton County prior to municipal amalgamation in 1995. He entered municipal politics in 1997, when he was elected mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. He served a three-year term as mayor, before being defeated by John W. Morgan in October 2000.

Death Muise died on November 2, 2017.

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Important facts

Born
22 September 1949, Sydney
Birth century
20th century
Died
2 November 2017, Nova Scotia
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Canada
Education
Mount Allison University, Dalhousie University
Positions held
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Also known as
David Nelson Muise

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Muise?

Canadian politician (1949-2017)

When was David Muise born?

David Muise was born on 22 September 1949 in Sydney.

When did David Muise die?

David Muise died on 2 November 2017 in Nova Scotia.

What was David Muise's occupation?

David Muise was a politician.

What nationality was David Muise?

David Muise was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Muise

· Wikidata: Q19276801

· DBpedia: David Muise

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