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Ken Robinson

1927 – 1991

Canadian politician

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Lived 1927 – 1991 (aged 64). Ken Robinson was a Canadian politician and lawyer.

William Kenneth Robinson (16 July 1927 – 31 December 1991) was a Canadian lawyer, barrister and Liberal Member of Parliament from 1968 to 1972, and from 1974 to 1984.

A native of Toronto, Ontario, Ken Robinson was elected in the riding of Lakeshore in 1968, lost in the renamed riding of Toronto—Lakeshore to the New Democratic Party candidate in 1972, but was re-elected in 1974, won a third term in the same riding, renamed again to Etobicoke—Lakeshore in 1979, and re-elected to a fourth term in 1980.

Ken Robinson served as:

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Health and Welfare, 1977–1979 Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, 1980 Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of State for Social Development, 1980 Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, 1984

Ken Robinson lost his seat in the 1984 election and, seven years later, died at the age of sixty four.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada
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William Kenneth Robinson

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Who was Ken Robinson?

Canadian politician

When was Ken Robinson born?

Ken Robinson was born on 16 July 1927 in Toronto.

When did Ken Robinson die?

Ken Robinson died on 31 December 1991.

What was Ken Robinson's occupation?

Ken Robinson was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Ken Robinson?

Ken Robinson was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ken Robinson

· Wikidata: Q6388393

· DBpedia: Ken Robinson (Canadian politician)

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