About John McDonald Mowat
Lived 1872 – 1916 (aged 44). John McDonald Mowat was a Canadian politician.
John McDonald Mowat (February 17, 1872 – October 7, 1916) was a lawyer and politician in Ontario, Canada. He served as mayor of Kingston from 1906 to 1907.
Known as Major John, the son of John Bower Mowat and Emma McDonald, He ran unsuccessfully for the Kingston seat in the Canadian House of Commons in 1911, losing to William Folger Nickle. He went overseas as a Major with a Vancouver regiment during World War I and was killed in action at the age of 44.
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Who was John McDonald Mowat?
Canadian politician (1872-1916)
When was John McDonald Mowat born?
John McDonald Mowat was born on 17 February 1872 in Kingston.
When did John McDonald Mowat die?
John McDonald Mowat died on 8 October 1916 in Vimy.
What was John McDonald Mowat's occupation?
John McDonald Mowat was a politician.
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John McDonald Mowat was Canadian.
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