About Matthew Henry Richey
Lived 1828 – 1911 (aged 82). Matthew Henry Richey was a Canadian lawyer and politician.
Matthew Henry Richey (June 10, 1828 – February 21, 1911) was a Canadian politician in the 19th century.
Richey was the son of Matthew Richey, Methodist minister from Nova Scotia. The family was of Ulster-Scottish ancestry, his father having immigrated to Canada.
Richey studied law in Windsor, Province of Canada, was called to the bar in 1850 and practised law in Halifax. He served on the city council and was twice elected mayor of Halifax.
Richey was a Conservative politician and in 1878 he was elected to the Parliament of Canada. In 1883, he became the fifth Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, a position he held until 1888.
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Who was Matthew Henry Richey?
Canadian politician (1828–1911)
When was Matthew Henry Richey born?
Matthew Henry Richey was born on 10 June 1828 in Windsor.
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Matthew Henry Richey died on 21 February 1911 in Halifax.
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Matthew Henry Richey was a lawyer and politician.
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Matthew Henry Richey was Canadian.
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