John Watson MacNaught, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician (Liberal)
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Place of Birth: Coleman, Prince Edward Island, Prince Edward Island, Canada
About John Watson MacNaught
- John Watson MacNaught, (June 19, 1904 – December 25, 1984) was a Canadian politician. Born in Coleman, Prince Edward Island, he was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada representing the riding of Prince in the 1945 federal election.
- A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1949 and 1953.
- He was defeated in 1957 and in 1958.
- He was re-elected in 1963 and was defeated in 1965.
- He was defeated again in 1974.
- He was the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Fisheries.
- From 1963 to 1965, he was the Solicitor General of Canada and a Minister without Portfolio.
- In 1965, he was the Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys.
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