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William Chisholm Macdonald

1890 – 1946

Canadian politician

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About William Chisholm Macdonald

Lived 1890 – 1946 (aged 56). William Chisholm Macdonald was a Canadian lawyer and politician.

William Chisholm Macdonald (6 May 1890 – 19 November 1946) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Bailey's Brook, Nova Scotia and became a barrister by career.

He was first elected to Parliament at the Halifax riding in the 1940 general election and re-elected in 1945. Macdonald died on 19 November 1946 before completing his term in the 20th Canadian Parliament.

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Important facts

Born

6 May 1890, Pictou County

Birth century

19th century

Died

19 November 1946, Halifax

Occupation

Lawyer, politician

Nationality

Canada

Positions held

Member of the House of Commons of Canada

People in William Chisholm Macdonald's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

William Chisholm

1870 – 1936

Politician

Contemporaries

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Augusto Righi

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Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer

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Henry Louis Le Châtelier

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Chisholm Macdonald?

Canadian politician (1890-1946)

When was William Chisholm Macdonald born?

William Chisholm Macdonald was born on 6 May 1890 in Pictou County.

When did William Chisholm Macdonald die?

William Chisholm Macdonald died on 19 November 1946 in Halifax.

What was William Chisholm Macdonald's occupation?

William Chisholm Macdonald was a lawyer and politician.

What nationality was William Chisholm Macdonald?

William Chisholm Macdonald was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Chisholm Macdonald

· Wikidata: Q15997370

· DBpedia: William Chisholm Macdonald

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