Robert Cox (Canadian politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Cox (Canadian politician)

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 12-Oct-1850

Date of Death: 19-Apr-1934

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Robert N.
Cox (October 12, 1850 – April 19, 1934) was a merchant and political figure on Prince Edward Island.
He represented 2nd Kings in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1908 to 1911 and from 1920 to 1923 as a Liberal. He was born in Charlottetown, the son of John Benjamin Cox, a native of Newfoundland.
In 1885, he married Elizabeth Sutherland.
He operated a general store in Morell for many years.
Cox was also involved in lobster packing, fox ranching, potato starch manufacturing and farming.
He served in the province's Executive Council as a minister without portfolio.
He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1912 and 1923.
Cox died of a stroke at home in Charlottetown at the age of 83. His nephew Harry Cox, who worked for a time in his uncle's store, also served in the provincial assembly.