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William Keough

1913 – 1971

Canadian labour organizer and politician

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About William Keough

Lived 1913 – 1971 (aged 57).

William Joseph Keough (October 30, 1913 Keough was one of the most prominent advocates of Confederation with Canada.

Biography

The son of Joseph Patrick Keough and Mary Ellen King, William Keough was born in St. John's and was educated at St. Patrick's Hall and Saint Bonaventure's College.

Keough represented St. George's at the Newfoundland National Convention in 1946 and was part of the London delegation sent to discuss Newfoundland's future. He served as Minister of Natural Resources in the interim government led by Joey Smallwood. He was then elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1949 and served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Fisheries and Cooperatives, Minister of Mines and Resources, and finally as Minister of Labour.

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William Joseph Keough

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Keough?

Canadian labour organizer and politician

When was William Keough born?

William Keough was born on 30 October 1913.

When did William Keough die?

William Keough died on 3 March 1971.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Keough

· Wikidata: Q20679196

· DBpedia: William Keough (politician)

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