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Peter McGibbon
Peter McGibbon (August 19, 1873 – October 10, 1936) was a Canadian politician.
Peter McGibbon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Muskoka | |
| In office 1917–1921 | |
| Preceded by | William Wright |
| Succeeded by | William James Hammell |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Muskoka—Ontario | |
| In office 1925–1935 | |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Joseph Furniss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1873 St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | October 10, 1936 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Occupation | Physician |
Biography edit
Born in St. Thomas, Ontario, McGibbon was a physician by profession. During World War I, he was a medical officer with the 1st Black Watch and the 8th Royal Berkshire Regiment. He was awarded the Military Cross in 1915. A city councillor for the city of Bracebridge, Ontario, he was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the electoral district of Muskoka in 1917 as a Unionist. He was defeated in 1921 but was re-elected in 1925 as a Conservative for the newly created electoral district of Muskoka—Ontario. He was defeated in 1935.
References edit
- Peter McGibbon – Parliament of Canada biography