About James Allen Byrne
Lived 1911 – 1975 (aged 64). James Allen Byrne was a Canadian politician, miner and labor leader.
James Allen Byrne (27 January 1911 – 5 September 1975) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States and became a miner by career.
He was first elected at the Kootenay East riding in the 1949 general election, then re-elected there in the 1953, 1957, 1962, 1963 and 1965 elections.
Byrne was not in Parliament for one term during this time due to his defeat in the 1958 election by Murray McFarlane of the Progressive Conservative party.
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Who was James Allen Byrne?
Canadian politician (1911-1975)
When was James Allen Byrne born?
James Allen Byrne was born on 27 January 1911 in Grand Rapids.
When did James Allen Byrne die?
James Allen Byrne died on 5 September 1975.
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James Allen Byrne was a politician, miner and labor leader.
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James Allen Byrne was Canadian.
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