About John Ewen Sinclair
Lived 1879 – 1949 (aged 69). John Ewen Sinclair was a Canadian politician and farmer.
John Ewen Sinclair, (24 December 1879 – 23 December 1949) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Summerfield, Prince Edward Island, the son of Peter Sinclair, he was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the Prince Edward Island riding of Queen's in 1917 federal election. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1921. He was defeated in 1925 but was elected again in 1926.
From 1921 to 1925, he was a Minister without Portfolio.
In 1930, he was appointed to the Senate of Canada representing the senatorial division of Queen's, Prince Edward Island. He served until his death in 1949.
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Who was John Ewen Sinclair?
Canadian politician
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John Ewen Sinclair was born on 24 December 1879 in Summerfield.
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John Ewen Sinclair died on 23 December 1949.
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John Ewen Sinclair was a politician and farmer.
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John Ewen Sinclair was Canadian.
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