About James Mowat
Lived 1889 – 1962 (aged 73). James Mowat was a Canadian politician.
James Mowat (October 6, 1889 – October 26, 1962) was a Scottish-born merchant and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Alberni in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1941 to 1952 as a Liberal member of the coalition government. In the 1949 election we has elected as an independent because he lost the nomination for the party in his riding.
He was born on the Island of Hoy at Garson (Farm) Orkney Islands, Mowat was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1952 as a Liberal. A brain haemorrhage caused his death in 1962.
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Who was James Mowat?
Canadian politician (1889–1962)
When was James Mowat born?
James Mowat was born on 6 October 1889 in Orkney Islands.
When did James Mowat die?
James Mowat died on 26 October 1962 in Port Alberni.
What was James Mowat's occupation?
James Mowat was a politician.
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James Mowat was Canadian.
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