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James Alexander Marshall

1888 – 1977

Canadian politician

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Lived 1888 – 1977 (aged 88). James Alexander Marshall was a Canadian politician and teacher.

James Alexander Marshall (September 16, 1888 – June 30, 1977) was a secretary, teacher and a Canadian federal politician. Born in Ireland, Marshall came to Canada in 1912.

Marshall first ran for a seat in the House of Commons of Canada in the 1935 Canadian federal election. He ran as a candidate from the Social Credit Party in the Camrose electoral district. He would go on to defeat incumbent Member of Parliament William Thomas Lucas in a landslide victory to earn his 1st term in office.

Marshall would run for re-election to his second term in the 1940 Canadian federal election, his plurality of votes would be reduced but he still won a comfortable majority. Marshall would win election to his final term in office in the 1945 Canadian federal election, he would retire from politics in 1949. He died in 1977 in Edmonton at a veterans' retirement home.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Alexander Marshall?

Canadian politician (1888–1977)

When was James Alexander Marshall born?

James Alexander Marshall was born on 16 September 1888 in Lurgan.

When did James Alexander Marshall die?

James Alexander Marshall died on 30 June 1977.

What was James Alexander Marshall's occupation?

James Alexander Marshall was a politician and teacher.

What nationality was James Alexander Marshall?

James Alexander Marshall was Canadian.

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· Wikipedia: James Alexander Marshall

· Wikidata: Q6128539

· DBpedia: James Alexander Marshall

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