About Michael Cayley
Lived 1842 – 1878 (aged 36). Michael Cayley was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
Michael Cayley (May 15, 1842 – December 3, 1878) was a Quebec lawyer and political figure. He represented Beauharnois in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1872 and again in 1878.
He was born in Kilkenny, Ireland and educated at St. Hyacinthe, Canada East. Cayley studied law and was called to the bar in 1864. He practised law in Beauharnois.
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Who was Michael Cayley?
Canadian politician (1842–1878)
When was Michael Cayley born?
Michael Cayley was born on 15 May 1842 in Kilkenny.
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Michael Cayley died on 3 December 1878.
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Michael Cayley was a politician and lawyer.
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Michael Cayley was Canadian.
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