About John Rankin
Lived 1820 – 1900 (aged 79). John Rankin was a Canadian politician, merchant and hotel manager.
John Rankin (October 1820 – 3 September 1900) was a hotelier, merchant and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Renfrew North in the House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1869 as a Conservative.
He was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Rankin served six years as reeve of Ross Township. He resigned his seat in the House of Commons in 1869 to allow Francis Hincks to be elected.
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Who was John Rankin?
Canadian politician
When was John Rankin born?
John Rankin was born on 1 October 1820 in New Glasgow.
When did John Rankin die?
John Rankin died on 3 September 1900 in Toronto.
What was John Rankin's occupation?
John Rankin was a politician, merchant and hotel manager.
What nationality was John Rankin?
John Rankin was Canadian.
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