About Murray MacLaren
Lived 1861 – 1942 (aged 81). Murray MacLaren was a Canadian politician, surgeon and physician.
Murray MacLaren (30 April 1861 – 24 December 1942) was a Canadian politician, surgeon, and the 18th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick.
Born in Richibucto, New Brunswick, he was a physician in the Canadian Army Medical Corps before being elected to the House of Commons of Canada representing the New Brunswick riding of St. John—Albert in the 1921 federal election. A Conservative, he was re-elected in 1925, 1926, and 1930. From 1930 to 1934, he was the Minister of Pensions and National Health. From 1935 to 1940, he was the Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick. He died in 1942 in Saint John, New Brunswick.
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Who was Murray MacLaren?
Canadian politician (1861–1942)
When was Murray MacLaren born?
Murray MacLaren was born on 30 April 1861 in Richibucto.
When did Murray MacLaren die?
Murray MacLaren died on 24 December 1942 in Saint John.
What was Murray MacLaren's occupation?
Murray MacLaren was a politician, surgeon and physician.
What nationality was Murray MacLaren?
Murray MacLaren was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Murray MacLaren. https://biography.guide/murray-maclaren/
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