James Forgie, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

James Forgie

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 31-Oct-1889

Place of Birth: Pembroke, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: 03-May-1969

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About James Forgie

  • James Moffat Forgie (31 October 1889 – 3 May 1969) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. Forgie was born in Pembroke, Ontario and became a barrister and lawyer.
  • He attended schools at St.
  • Andrews College then Queen's University where he received his Bachelor of Arts in 1911, then attended Osgoode Hall Law School.
  • He also served in World War I as a captain with the 48th Highlanders, then in World War II as a major with the Canadian Armoured Corps.He made an unsuccessful attempt to win a seat in the Ontario Legislature in 1948.
  • In the 1953 federal election, Forgie won at the Renfrew North riding and was re-elected there in 1957, 1958, 1962 and 1963.
  • After completing his term in the 26th Canadian Parliament, Forgie left Parliament and did not seek a further term in the 1965 federal election.

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