About Robert Doull
Lived 1828 – 1906 (aged 77–78). Robert Doull was a Canadian politician and merchant.
Robert Doull (1828 – December 9, 1906) was a Scottish-born Canadian merchant and political figure. He represented Pictou in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1874 and from 1878 to 1882 as a Liberal-Conservative member.
He was born in Wick, Caithness-shire, Scotland, and came to Nova Scotia with his parents while still an infant. In 1852, he married Janet Crichton. Doull was a lieutenant-colonel for the Pictou County militia. He served as treasurer for the county for 15 years and was a director of the Pictou Bank. Doull was defeated in 1874 but then ran successfully for a federal seat in 1878. In 1888, he moved to Craven, Northwest Territories (now Saskatchewan).
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Who was Robert Doull?
Canadian politician (1828–1906)
When was Robert Doull born?
Robert Doull was born in 1828 in Wick.
When did Robert Doull die?
Robert Doull died on 9 December 1906.
What was Robert Doull's occupation?
Robert Doull was a politician and merchant.
What nationality was Robert Doull?
Robert Doull was Canadian.
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