Isaac Burpee
Canadian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Isaac Burpee, PC (November 28, 1825 ā March 1, 1885) was a Canadian merchant, entrepreneur, and politician.
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Quick Facts The Hon., Member of the Canadian Parliament for City and County of St. John ...
The Hon. Isaac Burpee | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for City and County of St. John | |
In office 1872ā1885 | |
Preceded by | John Hamilton Gray |
Succeeded by | Charles Arthur Everett |
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Born | (1825-11-28)November 28, 1825 Sheffield, New Brunswick |
Died | March 1, 1885(1885-03-01) (aged 59) New York City, New York |
Political party | Liberal |
Cabinet | Minister of Customs (1873-1878) Minister of Agriculture (Acting) (1876-1877) |
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Born in Sheffield, New Brunswick, the son of Isaac Burpee and Phoebe Coban, he was elected as a Liberal to the House of Commons of Canada in 1872 representing the riding of City and County of St. John, New Brunswick. He was the Minister of Customs and Minister of Agriculture (Acting). He served until his death in 1885.