John Welsford Macdonald

Canadian politician and judge from Nova Scotia (1890–1976)
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John Welsford Macdonald

Summary

John Welsford Macdonald is a human[1]. He was born in Pictou[2]. He was born on +1890-07-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Pictou[4]. He died on +1976-10-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Key Facts

  • John Welsford Macdonald's place of birth was Pictou[2].
  • John Welsford Macdonald died in Pictou[4].
  • John Welsford Macdonald was born on +1890-07-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Welsford Macdonald died on +1976-10-10T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Welsford Macdonald's father was Edward Mortimer Macdonald[9].
  • John Welsford Macdonald held citizenship in Canada[10].
  • John Welsford Macdonald worked as a politician[6].
  • John Welsford Macdonald's professions included lawyer[7].
  • John Welsford Macdonald worked as a judge[8].
  • John Welsford Macdonald held the position of member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly[11].
  • John Welsford Macdonald's education included a stint at Dalhousie University[12].
  • John Welsford Macdonald's education included a stint at University of Toronto[13].
  • John Welsford Macdonald received the Military Cross[14].
  • John Welsford Macdonald is recorded as male[15].
  • John Welsford Macdonald's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Welsford Macdonald's military branch is recorded as Canadian Expeditionary Force[17].
  • John Welsford Macdonald's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 125948007[18].
  • John Welsford Macdonald's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[19].
  • John Welsford Macdonald's family name is recorded as Macdonald[20].
  • John Welsford Macdonald's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John Welsford Macdonald's candidacy in election is recorded as 1920 Nova Scotia general election[22].
  • John Welsford Macdonald's candidacy in election is recorded as 1925 Nova Scotia general election[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Pictou[2], John Welsford Macdonald… he was born on +1890-07-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Edward Mortimer Macdonald[9].

Education

Educated at Dalhousie University[12], a public research university[24], in Canada[25], founded in 1818[26], headquartered in Halifax[27] and University of Toronto[13], a public research university[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1827[30], headquartered in Toronto[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. John Welsford Macdonald held the position of member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly[11].

Recognition

John Welsford Macdonald received the Military Cross[14].

Death and Burial

John Welsford Macdonald died on +1976-10-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Pictou[4].

FAQs

Where was John Welsford Macdonald born?

John Welsford Macdonald's place of birth was Pictou[2].

Where did John Welsford Macdonald die?

John Welsford Macdonald passed away in Pictou[4].

Who were John Welsford Macdonald's parents?

John Welsford Macdonald's father was Edward Mortimer Macdonald[9].

What did John Welsford Macdonald do for work?

John Welsford Macdonald worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did John Welsford Macdonald go to school?

John Welsford Macdonald was educated at Dalhousie University[12] and University of Toronto[13].

What awards did John Welsford Macdonald receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [11] . Legislative Library of Nova Scotia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Legislative Library of Nova Scotia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Legislative Library of Nova Scotia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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