About John Francis Buckley
Lived 1891 – 1931 (aged 40). John Francis Buckley was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
John Francis Buckley (November 26, 1891 – November 27, 1931) was a barrister, soldier, and Canadian federal politician, born in Butte, Montana.
Buckley served in World War I with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from 1915 to 1918.
Buckley ran for the House of Commons of Canada and was elected in the 1930 Canadian federal election. He defeated Incumbent Donald Ferdinand Kellner in a close 3-way race. A year into his term, Buckley died in a car accident at St. Paul, Alberta when his vehicle struck a team of horses pulling a carriage.
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Canadian politician
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John Francis Buckley was born on 26 November 1891 in Butte.
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John Francis Buckley died on 27 November 1931 in St. Paul.
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John Francis Buckley was a politician and lawyer.
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