About Robert Shaw
Lived 1845 – 1882 (aged 36). Robert Shaw was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
Robert Shaw (September 2, 1845 – March 22, 1882) was a lawyer and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 3rd Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1879 to 1882 as a Conservative member.
He was born in New Perth, Prince Edward Island, the son of Robert Shaw and Jane Williams, Shaw then studied law and was called to the bar in 1870. In 1873, he married Florence Yuill. He lived in Charlottetown.
Shaw died in office in Charlottetown at the age of 36.
His brother Cyrus also served in the provincial assembly.
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Who was Robert Shaw?
lawyer and political figure in Prince Edward Island
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Robert Shaw was born on 2 September 1845.
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Robert Shaw died on 22 March 1882.
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Robert Shaw was a politician and lawyer.
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Robert Shaw was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Robert Shaw (Canadian politician)
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