About Joseph P. Foley
Lived 1872 – 1928 (aged 56). Joseph P. Foley was a Canadian politician.
Joseph Patrick Foley (March 2, 1872 defeating Liberal candidate J. Willoughby by 319 votes in the Winnipeg North "A" constituency. The Conservatives won a majority government, and Foley served as a backbench supporter of Rodmond Roblin's administration.
In 1915, the Roblin ministry was forced to resign from office amid a serious corruption scandal. A new general election was called, which the Liberals won in a landslide. Foley finished third in his bid for re-election, losing to Liberal candidate Robert Newton Lowery.
Foley died in Winnipeg of a heart attack at the age of 56.
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 Joseph P. Foley's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Joseph P. Foley's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph P. Foley?
Canadian politician (1872-1928)
When was Joseph P. Foley born?
Joseph P. Foley was born on 2 March 1872.
When did Joseph P. Foley die?
Joseph P. Foley died on 11 May 1928.
What was Joseph P. Foley's occupation?
Joseph P. Foley was a politician.
What nationality was Joseph P. Foley?
Joseph P. Foley was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph P. Foley. https://biography.guide/joseph-p-foley/
MLA: "Joseph P. Foley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-p-foley/.
Chicago: "Joseph P. Foley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joseph-p-foley/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:30 UTC