About Malcolm McLean
Lived 1883 – 1942 (aged 59). Malcolm McLean was a Canadian politician and farmer.
Malcolm McLean (6 January 1883 – 17 May 1942) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Island of Islay, Scotland and became a farmer.
McLean moved to Canada in 1903. He was first elected to Parliament at the Melfort riding in the 1925 general election and was re-elected in 1926. McLean was defeated in 1930 by Robert Weir of the Conservative party. McLean won back the seat from Weir in the 1935 election and served one more term, the 18th Canadian Parliament, after which he was defeated by Percy Wright of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation in the 1940 election.
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Who was Malcolm McLean?
Canadian politician (1883-1942)
When was Malcolm McLean born?
Malcolm McLean was born on 6 January 1883 in Islay.
When did Malcolm McLean die?
Malcolm McLean died on 17 May 1942.
What was Malcolm McLean's occupation?
Malcolm McLean was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was Malcolm McLean?
Malcolm McLean was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Malcolm McLean (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Malcolm McLean. https://biography.guide/malcolm-mclean/
MLA: "Malcolm McLean." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/malcolm-mclean/.
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