About John Best
Lived 1861 – 1923 (aged 61). John Best was a Canadian politician and farmer.
John Best (11 July 1861 in Geelong, Australia – 7 June 1923) was an Australian-born politician in Canada. He was acclaimed to the House of Commons of Canada, after the death of his predecessor John Barr, on 22 December 1909, as a member of the Conservative Party to represent the riding of Dufferin. He was re-elected in the 1911 election and was re-elected as a Unionist in 1917 then defeated in the 1921 election as a Conservative.
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Who was John Best?
Canadian politician
When was John Best born?
John Best was born on 11 July 1861 in Geelong.
When did John Best die?
John Best died on 7 June 1923.
What was John Best's occupation?
John Best was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was John Best?
John Best was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: John Best (Canadian politician)
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