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John Patrick Molloy

1873 – 1948

Canadian politician

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Lived 1873 – 1948 (aged 75). John Patrick Molloy was a Canadian politician, veterinarian and farmer.

John Patrick Molloy (March 13, 1873 – March 16, 1948) was a Canadian veterinarian and politician. He was a member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Provencher in the House of Commons of Canada from 1908 until 1921. Molloy was later appointed to the Senate of Canada, representing Manitoba from 1925 until 1948.

Early life and education Born in Arthur, Ontario of Irish Canadian parentage, Molloy was educated in the public and secondary schools of Ontario. He later attended the Ontario Veterinary College where he graduated in 1902. He spent the following year doing post graduate studies at the McKillip Veterinary College in Chicago where he received a M.D.V. degree. He returned to Canada settling in Morris, Manitoba where he established a practice.

Political career He ran as a candidate for the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the 1907 election but was defeated. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the electoral district of Provencher in the 1908 federal election. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1911 and 1917. He was defeated in 1921 and was summoned to the Senate of Canada on the advice of William Lyon Mackenzie King in 1925 representing the senatorial division of Provencher, Manitoba. He served until his death in 1948.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada, Member of the Senate of Canada
Also known as
John Molloy, John P. Molloy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Patrick Molloy?

Canadian politician (1873-1948)

When was John Patrick Molloy born?

John Patrick Molloy was born on 13 March 1873 in Arthur.

When did John Patrick Molloy die?

John Patrick Molloy died on 16 March 1948.

What was John Patrick Molloy's occupation?

John Patrick Molloy was a politician, veterinarian and farmer.

What nationality was John Patrick Molloy?

John Patrick Molloy was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Patrick Molloy

· Wikidata: Q6252112

· DBpedia: John Patrick Molloy

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