About Robert Major
Lived 1915 – 1997 (aged 82). Robert Major was a Canadian politician and administrator.
Robert Benoît Joseph Alberic Laurier Major (17 February 1915 – 7 August 1997) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, he was an administrator by career.
Elected office He was elected at the Argenteuil riding in the 1968 general election and served for only one term, the 28th Canadian Parliament, until 1972. Major did not participate in any further federal elections.
His father-in-law was Thomas Vien who also served as a Member of Parliament as a senator.
He died at Saint-Lambert, Quebec in 1997. He was survived by his wife and two children.
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Who was Robert Major?
Canadian politician (1915–1997)
When was Robert Major born?
Robert Major was born on 17 February 1915 in Ottawa.
When did Robert Major die?
Robert Major died on 7 August 1997 in Saint-Lambert.
What was Robert Major's occupation?
Robert Major was a politician and administrator.
What nationality was Robert Major?
Robert Major was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Major. https://biography.guide/robert-major/
MLA: "Robert Major." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-major/.
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