About John Murphy
Lived 1937 – 2024 (aged 86). John Murphy was a Canadian politician, university teacher, lecturer and administrator.
John Murphy (August 26, 1937 – June 12, 2024) was a member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1993 to 1997.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Murphy became a Liberal party candidate for the Annapolis Valley—Hants electoral district in the 1988 federal election. He lost to Progressive Conservative candidate Pat Nowlan.
His second attempt for the riding succeeded in 1993 as he defeated incumbent Nowlan (now an independent) and new Progressive Conservative candidate Jim White. In the 1997 federal election, Murphy would campaign in the riding now restructured as Kings—Hants, only to be defeated by Progressive Conservative candidate Scott Brison. Murphy has not attempted to return to Parliament since his term in the 35th Canadian Parliament.
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Who was John Murphy?
Canadian politician, born 1937
When was John Murphy born?
John Murphy was born on 26 August 1937 in Halifax.
When did John Murphy die?
John Murphy died on 12 June 2024.
What was John Murphy's occupation?
John Murphy was a politician, university teacher, lecturer and administrator.
What nationality was John Murphy?
John Murphy was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: John Murphy (Nova Scotia politician)
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