About John MacGregor
Lived 1849 – 1936 (aged 86–87). John MacGregor was a New Zealand politician, lawyer and writer.
John MacGregor (c.1850 – 25 November 1936) was a New Zealand lawyer, politician and writer. He was born in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland on c.1850. He was appointed to the New Zealand Legislative Council on 15 October 1892 and remained a member for one seven-year term. He was again appointed on 14 July 1914 and was reappointed twice at the end of his seven-year terms, serving until 13 July 1935.
In 1935, MacGregor was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal.
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Who was John MacGregor?
Lawyer, politician, writer
When was John MacGregor born?
John MacGregor was born in 1849.
When did John MacGregor die?
John MacGregor died on 25 November 1936.
What was John MacGregor's occupation?
John MacGregor was a politician, lawyer and writer.
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John MacGregor was New Zealand.
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· DBpedia: John MacGregor (New Zealand politician)
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