About Edward James Young
Lived 1878 – 1966 (aged 88). Edward James Young was a Canadian politician and farmer.
Edward James Young (January 16, 1878 – October 17, 1966) was a Canadian politician and farmer. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1925 as a Member of the Liberal Party representing the riding of Weyburn. He was re-elected to Weyburn in 1926 and 1930 but defeated in 1935 by Tommy Douglas of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) in his first election.
He is portrayed in the 2006 CBC Television special Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story by Nicholas Campbell.
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Who was Edward James Young?
Canadian politician (1878–1966)
When was Edward James Young born?
Edward James Young was born on 16 January 1878 in Winnipeg.
When did Edward James Young die?
Edward James Young died on 17 October 1966 in Toronto.
What was Edward James Young's occupation?
Edward James Young was a politician and farmer.
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Edward James Young was Canadian.
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