About John MacLean
Lived 1929 – 1987 (aged 57–58). John MacLean was a Canadian lawyer and politician.
John Douglas Campbell MacLean (24 March 1929 - 9 November 1987) was a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was a barrister by career.
After an initial unsuccessful attempt in the 1957 federal election, MacLean was elected at the Winnipeg North Centre riding in the 1958 election. After serving his only term, the 24th Canadian Parliament, MacLean was defeated in the 1962 election.
Prior to his professional career in law and politics, MacLean was a hockey player for the Brandon Wheat Kings, including in the 1949 Memorial Cup, and later a coach and referee for teams in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John MacLean?
Canadian Progressive Conservative party politician
When was John MacLean born?
John MacLean was born on 24 March 1929 in Winnipeg.
When did John MacLean die?
John MacLean died in 1987.
What was John MacLean's occupation?
John MacLean was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was John MacLean?
John MacLean was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John MacLean (Manitoba politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John MacLean. https://biography.guide/john-maclean-lawyer/
MLA: "John MacLean." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-maclean-lawyer/.
Chicago: "John MacLean." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-maclean-lawyer/.
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