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Matthew Whelan

1916 – 2000

Canadian politician

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Lived 1916 – 2000 (aged 83). Matthew Whelan was a politician.

Matthew Patrick Whelan (August 16, 1916 – June 9, 2000) was a Canadian politician who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 1956 provincial election. He represented the electoral district of Harbour Main as a member of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Whelan was born in Colliers, Newfoundland in 1916. He resided in his hometown and was a businessman. He also served in the Royal Navy in World War II from 1939 to 1942. Whelan married Bride Cole in 1947 and had five children. He was a member of the Roman Catholic church.

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Who was Matthew Whelan?

Canadian politician

When was Matthew Whelan born?

Matthew Whelan was born on 16 August 1916.

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Matthew Whelan died on 9 June 2000.

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Matthew Whelan was a politician.

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· Wikipedia: Matthew Whelan

· Wikidata: Q124304100

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