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Peter Robert McGibbon

1854 – 1921

Canadian politician

Politician Lumber merchant
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Lived 1854 – 1921 (aged 67). Peter Robert McGibbon was a Canadian politician and lumber merchant.

Peter Robert McGibbon (14 January 1854 – 18 December 1921) was a Canadian lumberjack and federal politician in Quebec.

McGibbon was born in Chatham in the Laurentians region of Canada East, the son of Findlay McGibbon, was educated at the Lachute Academy and established himself at Lachute. In 1876, he married Margaret Elizabeth McArthur.

He first ran for the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal candidate in Argenteuil but was defeated in the 1908 federal election by George Halsey Perley of the Conservatives.

His second attempt at the riding was in the 1917 federal election during the Conscription Crisis of 1917 when he ran as a Laurier Liberal and was elected. McGibbon was re-elected as a Liberal in the 1921 federal election but died in Lachute shortly after his victory.

His seat was filled by former Premier of Alberta Charles Stewart, after Stewart joined the Cabinet of William Lyon Mackenzie King. Stewart ran in Quebec because the Liberals had won no ridings in Alberta in the previous general election.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Robert McGibbon?

Canadian politician (1854-1921)

When was Peter Robert McGibbon born?

Peter Robert McGibbon was born on 14 January 1854 in Laurentides.

When did Peter Robert McGibbon die?

Peter Robert McGibbon died on 18 December 1921.

What was Peter Robert McGibbon's occupation?

Peter Robert McGibbon was a politician and lumber merchant.

What nationality was Peter Robert McGibbon?

Peter Robert McGibbon was Canadian.

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· Wikipedia: Peter Robert McGibbon

· Wikidata: Q3376852

· DBpedia: Peter Robert McGibbon

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