About John Watson MacNaught
Lived 1904 – 1984 (aged 80). John Watson MacNaught was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
John Watson MacNaught, (19 June 1904 – 25 December 1984) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Coleman, Prince Edward Island, he was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada representing the riding of Prince in the 1945 federal election. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1949 and 1953. He was defeated in 1957 and in 1958. He was re-elected in 1963 and was defeated in 1965. He was defeated again in 1974. He was the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Fisheries. From 1963 to 1965, he was the Solicitor General of Canada and a Minister without Portfolio. In 1965, he was the Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys.
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Who was John Watson MacNaught?
Canadian politician (Liberal) (1904-1984)
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John Watson MacNaught was born on 19 June 1904 in Coleman.
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John Watson MacNaught died on 25 December 1984.
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John Watson MacNaught was a politician and lawyer.
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John Watson MacNaught was Canadian.
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