About Richard Southam
Lived 1907 – 1994 (aged 87). Richard Southam was a Canadian politician and businessperson.
Richard Russell Southam (January 26, 1907 – August 26, 1994) was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of Canada. He represented the riding of Moose Mountain and later the newly created riding of Qu'Appelle—Moose Mountain, Saskatchewan. In June 1957, Southam lost to Edward George McCullough in the Moose Mountain riding. On March 31, 1958, he won the seat and retained it through the June 18, 1962, April 8, 1963, and November 8, 1965 general elections.
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Who was Richard Southam?
Canadian politician (1907–1994)
When was Richard Southam born?
Richard Southam was born on 26 January 1907 in Oxbow.
When did Richard Southam die?
Richard Southam died on 26 August 1994.
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Richard Southam was a politician and businessperson.
What nationality was Richard Southam?
Richard Southam was Canadian.
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