About John Wesley Brien
Lived 1864 – 1949 (aged 84). John Wesley Brien was a Canadian politician and physician.
John Wesley Brien (November 24, 1864 - January 11, 1949) was a Canadian politician and physician. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1917 election as a Member of the Unionist Party to represent the riding of Essex South. Prior to his federal political career, he had just served a year in the Canadian Expeditionary Force as a medical officer before being forced to return home due to injury. He also served as a captain in the British Canadian Recruiting Mission in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.
Brien was born in Victoria County, Canada West. His cousin, James Brien, was also a Member of the House of Commons of Canada.
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Who was John Wesley Brien?
Canadian politician
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John Wesley Brien was born on 24 November 1864 in Victoria County.
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John Wesley Brien died on 11 January 1949.
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John Wesley Brien was a politician and physician.
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John Wesley Brien was Canadian.
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