About Peter Magowan
Lived 1762 – 1810 (aged 48). Peter Magowan was a Canadian politician.
Peter Magowan (March 22, 1762 – June 19, 1810) was a Canadian lawyer and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented Kings County in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1790 to 1810. His surname also appears as McGowan or Macgowan.
Born in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, (the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online states that he may have been a native of Ireland) Magowan was educated in England and was admitted to practice as an attorney of the King's Bench in 1782. In 1788, he married Ann Stainforth.
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Who was Peter Magowan?
Canadian politician
When was Peter Magowan born?
Peter Magowan was born on 22 March 1762 in Bridgnorth.
When did Peter Magowan die?
Peter Magowan died on 19 June 1810 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Prince Edward Island.
What was Peter Magowan's occupation?
Peter Magowan was a politician.
What nationality was Peter Magowan?
Peter Magowan was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Peter Magowan (lawyer)
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