About Russell King
Born 1940. Russell King is a Canadian politician and physician.
Russell Hugh Tennant "Russ" King (born April 29, 1940) is a physician and former political figure in New Brunswick, Canada.
King represented Fredericton South from 1987 to 1998 as a Liberal member.
He was born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, the son of John C. King. He was educated at Mount Allison University and Dalhousie University Medical School. He served as Minister of Advanced Education and Training from 1987 to 1991 and Minister of Health and Community Services from 1991 to 1998. King resigned his seat and cabinet post in 1998 to return to his medical practice in Fredericton.
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Who is Russell King?
Canadian politician
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Russell King was born on 29 April 1940 in Canada.
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Russell King is a politician and physician.
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