About John Robert Bennett
Lived 1866 – 1941 (aged 75). John Robert Bennett was a Canadian politician.
Sir John Robert Bennett KBE (August 8, 1866 – October 23, 1941) was a merchant and politician in Newfoundland. He represented St. John's West from 1904 to 1923, and Harbour Grace from 1924 to 1928 in the Newfoundland House of Assembly.
Biography The son of Edward W. Bennett and Amelia Goff,
He was married twice, first to Laura Taylor in 1891 and then to Beatrice Shannon Greaves in 1936.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Robert Bennett's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Robert Bennett's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Robert Bennett?
merchant and politician in Newfoundland (1866-1941)
When was John Robert Bennett born?
John Robert Bennett was born on 8 August 1866 in St. John's.
When did John Robert Bennett die?
John Robert Bennett died on 23 October 1941 in St. John's.
What was John Robert Bennett's occupation?
John Robert Bennett was a politician.
What nationality was John Robert Bennett?
John Robert Bennett was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: John Robert Bennett
· DBpedia: John Robert Bennett
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Robert Bennett. https://biography.guide/john-robert-bennett/
MLA: "John Robert Bennett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-robert-bennett/.
Chicago: "John Robert Bennett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-robert-bennett/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-25 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:12 UTC