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Thomas Boyd Caldwell

1856 – 1932

Canadian politician

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About Thomas Boyd Caldwell

Lived 1856 – 1932 (aged 76). Thomas Boyd Caldwell was a Canadian politician.

Thomas Boyd Caldwell (February 22, 1856 – March 26, 1932) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Lanark, Canada West, the son of Boyd Caldwell and Dinah Waugh, Caldwell was educated at the Lanark Public School and the Kingston Collegiate Institute. A woolen manufacturer, he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the electoral district of Lanark North in the 1904 federal election. A Liberal, he was defeated in 1900 (by only 7 votes), 1908 (by only 6 votes), and 1911. From 1883 to 1893, he was a Captain and Paymaster with the 42nd Lanark and Renfrew Battalion of Infantry.

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Important facts

Born
22 February 1856, Lanark
Birth century
19th century
Died
26 March 1932
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Canada
Positions held
Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Boyd Caldwell?

Canadian politician (1856-1932)

When was Thomas Boyd Caldwell born?

Thomas Boyd Caldwell was born on 22 February 1856 in Lanark.

When did Thomas Boyd Caldwell die?

Thomas Boyd Caldwell died on 26 March 1932.

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Thomas Boyd Caldwell was a politician.

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Thomas Boyd Caldwell was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Boyd Caldwell

· Wikidata: Q7787802

· DBpedia: Thomas Boyd Caldwell

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