About Margaret Mary Macdonald
Lived 1910 – 1968 (aged 57). Margaret Mary Macdonald was a Canadian politician and teacher.
Margaret Mary Macdonald (November 11, 1910 – February 3, 1968) was a Canadian politician. On May 29, 1961 she became the first woman to represent Prince Edward Island in the House of Commons of Canada.
She first won representation for the electoral district of King's at the House of Commons in a by-election in 1961, a seat vacated by the death of her husband John Augustine Macdonald. Macdonald retained her seat in the 1962 federal election. She was defeated by Liberal John Mullally in the 1963 federal election.
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Who was Margaret Mary Macdonald?
Canadian politician (1910-1968)
When was Margaret Mary Macdonald born?
Margaret Mary Macdonald was born on 11 November 1910 in Halifax.
When did Margaret Mary Macdonald die?
Margaret Mary Macdonald died on 3 February 1968.
What was Margaret Mary Macdonald's occupation?
Margaret Mary Macdonald was a politician and teacher.
What nationality was Margaret Mary Macdonald?
Margaret Mary Macdonald was Canadian.
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