About Patrick Crofton
Lived 1935 – 2016 (aged 80). Patrick Crofton was a Canadian politician, farmer and businessperson.
Patrick Dermott Crofton (29 May 1935 – 5 January 2016) was a Canadian politician, businessman and farmer. Crofton served as a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada.
Crofton was first elected at the riding of Esquimalt—Saanich and served in the 33rd Canadian Parliament. In the 1988 federal election, following changes to riding boundaries, he was defeated at the Saanich—Gulf Islands riding by Lynn Hunter of the New Democratic Party. He died in 2016 at the age of 80.
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Who was Patrick Crofton?
Canadian politician (1935-2016)
When was Patrick Crofton born?
Patrick Crofton was born on 29 May 1935 in Ganges.
When did Patrick Crofton die?
Patrick Crofton died on 5 January 2016 in Victoria.
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Patrick Crofton was a politician, farmer and businessperson.
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Patrick Crofton was Canadian.
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