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John Alexander Robertson

1913 – 1965

Canadian politician

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Lived 1913 – 1965 (aged 51). John Alexander Robertson was a Canadian politician, retail manager and train manager.

John Alexander (Pete) Robertson (October 6, 1913 – February 19, 1965) was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Senate of Canada.

Robertson was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta and worked as a grocery store manager in the 1930s. During World War II, he served in the Canadian Army as a member of the Canadian Provost Corps as a corporal and then acting sergeant. He was told of his appointment while in a caboose at Ignace, Ontario. Earlier he had been the Progressive Conservative candidate in the riding of Kenora—Rainy River in the 1958 federal election, but was defeated by 183 votes. He also ran for the Ontario legislature in a 1962 by-election in the riding of Kenora, but was again defeated.

He died of a heart attack at the age of 51 while in office.

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Member of the Senate of Canada

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Who was John Alexander Robertson?

Canadian politician

When was John Alexander Robertson born?

John Alexander Robertson was born on 6 October 1913.

When did John Alexander Robertson die?

John Alexander Robertson died on 19 February 1965.

What was John Alexander Robertson's occupation?

John Alexander Robertson was a politician, retail manager and train manager.

What nationality was John Alexander Robertson?

John Alexander Robertson was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Alexander Robertson

· Wikidata: Q6218619

· DBpedia: John Alexander Robertson

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