John Ewen Sinclair

Politician

1879 – 1949

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Who was John Ewen Sinclair?

John Ewen Sinclair, PC was a Canadian politician.

Born in Summerfield, Prince Edward Island, the son of Peter Sinclair, he was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the Prince Edward Island riding of Queen's in 1917 federal election. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1921. He was defeated in 1925 but was re-elected in 1926. From 1921 to 1925, he was a Minister without Portfolio. In 1930, he was called to the Canadian Senate representing the senatorial division of Queen's, Prince Edward Island. He served until his death in 1949.

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Born
Dec 24, 1879
Nationality
  • Canada
Died
Dec 23, 1949

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on July 23, 2013

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