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John McAdam

1807 – 1893

New Brunswick politician and businessman

Politician Timber merchant

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About John McAdam

Lived 1807 – 1893 (aged 85). John McAdam was a Canadian politician and timber merchant.

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Important facts

Born

28 March 1807, Ireland

Birth century

19th century

Died

15 March 1893, Oak Bay

Occupation

Politician, timber merchant

Nationality

Canada

Positions held

Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, Member of the House of Commons of Canada

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John McAdam's

Joseph Fourier

1768 – 1830

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Alexander von Humboldt

Hans Christian Ørsted

1777 – 1851

Physicist

Frequently asked questions

Who was John McAdam?

New Brunswick politician and businessman (1807–1893)

When was John McAdam born?

John McAdam was born on 28 March 1807 in Ireland.

When did John McAdam die?

John McAdam died on 15 March 1893 in Oak Bay.

What was John McAdam's occupation?

John McAdam was a politician and timber merchant.

What nationality was John McAdam?

John McAdam was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John McAdam

· Wikidata: Q3182026

· DBpedia: John McAdam (politician)

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