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William Pate Mulock

1897 – 1954

Canadian politician

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Lived 1897 – 1954 (aged 57). William Pate Mulock was a Canadian politician, fruit grower and lawyer.

William Pate Mulock, (July 8, 1897 – August 25, 1954) was a Canadian politician.

Biography William Pate Mulock was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to William Mulock and Ethel Pate.

Mulock was educated at Upper Canada College and the University of Toronto, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Society. Following service in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Siberia, he returned and attended Osgoode Hall Law School.

Mulock first ran unsuccessfully for the House of Commons of Canada in the riding of York North in the 1930 federal election. He was elected in a 1934 by-election and re-elected in 1935 and 1940. A Liberal, he was the Postmaster General from 1940 to 1945.

Upon the death of the founding publisher of the Toronto Star in 1948, Mulock inherited some of the estate of the late Joseph E. Atkinson. Mulock was the grandson of Sir William Mulock.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Pate Mulock?

Canadian politician

When was William Pate Mulock born?

William Pate Mulock was born on 8 July 1897 in Toronto.

When did William Pate Mulock die?

William Pate Mulock died on 25 August 1954 in Newmarket, Ontario.

What was William Pate Mulock's occupation?

William Pate Mulock was a politician, fruit grower and lawyer.

What nationality was William Pate Mulock?

William Pate Mulock was Canadian.

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· Wikipedia: William Pate Mulock

· Wikidata: Q8016624

· DBpedia: William Pate Mulock

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