James Lester Douglas, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

James Lester Douglas

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 29-Nov-1881

Date of Death: 30-Sep-1950

Profession: politician, farmer

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About James Lester Douglas

  • James Lester Douglas (29 November 1881 – 30 September 1950) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada.
  • He was born in Head of Hillsborough, Prince Edward Island, the son of Elisha Albert Douglas and Emma Louise Coffin.
  • He became an exporter and farmer by career. He was educated at Charlottetown Business College.
  • In 1910, Douglas received a Royal Humane Society Medal for life saving.
  • He married Mabel Amanda Wright (1898–1969) on 17 May 1927. He was first elected to Parliament at the Queen's riding in the 1940 general election and re-elected there in the 1945 and 1949 elections.
  • Douglas died on 30 September 1950 before completing his term in the 21st Canadian Parliament.

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