James McGrath (Canadian politician)
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James Aloysius McGrath, PC (January 11, 1932 – February 28, 2017) was a politician and the eighth lieutenant governor of Newfoundland, Canada.
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James McGrath | |
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8th Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
In office September 5, 1986 – November 5, 1991 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governors General | Jeanne Sauvé Ray Hnatyshyn |
Premier | Brian Peckford Thomas Rideout Clyde Wells |
Preceded by | Tony Paddon |
Succeeded by | Frederick Russell |
Member of the Canadian Parliament for St. John's East | |
In office June 10, 1957 – April 8, 1963 | |
Preceded by | Allan Fraser |
Succeeded by | Joseph O'Keefe |
In office June 25, 1968 – September 5, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Joseph O'Keefe |
Succeeded by | Jack Harris |
Personal details | |
Born | James Aloysius McGrath (1932-01-11)January 11, 1932 Buchans, Dominion of Newfoundland |
Died | February 28, 2017(2017-02-28) (aged 85) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Profession | sales manager |
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