About James David Macdonald
Lived 1922 – 1995 (aged 72–73). James David Macdonald was a Canadian lawyer and politician.
James David Macdonald (March 15, 1922 – August 20, 1995) was a Canadian politician and lawyer from Alberta. He served as an Alderman on Calgary City Council from October 24, 1955 to October 22, 1959.
Political career Macdonald ran as a candidate in the 1959 Alberta general election. He ran for the Progressive Conservatives in the electoral district of Calgary North. Macdonald was in a tough race version three MLAs. He finished second in the race taking 26% of the popular vote.
Personal life and death Macdonald moved himself and his family to Grand Cayman, becoming the first qualified lawyer to live on the island. He wrote the Companies Law to make Grand Cayman a tax haven. He died on August 20, 1995, at the age of 73.
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Canadian politician and lawyer
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James David Macdonald was born in 1922.
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