About Walter Matthews
Lived 1900 – 1986 (aged 86). Walter Matthews was a Canadian politician and merchant.
Walter Franklyn Matthews (21 March 1900 – 16 September 1986) was a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada. Born in Reston, Manitoba, he was a merchant by career.
He was first elected at the Nanaimo riding in the 1958 general election, after an unsuccessful attempt there in the 1957 election. He served one term, the 24th Canadian Parliament, before the riding was renamed Nanaimo—Cowichan—The Islands. Matthews was defeated in the 1962 election by Colin Cameron and again in 1963 and 1965 Canadian federal election.
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Who was Walter Matthews?
Canadian Member of Parliament (1900–1986)
When was Walter Matthews born?
Walter Matthews was born on 21 March 1900 in Reston.
When did Walter Matthews die?
Walter Matthews died on 16 September 1986 in Nanaimo.
What was Walter Matthews's occupation?
Walter Matthews was a politician and merchant.
What nationality was Walter Matthews?
Walter Matthews was Canadian.
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