Richard Southam
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Richard Russell Southam (January 26, 1907 – August 26, 1994) was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of Canada. He represented the riding of Moose Mountain and later the newly created riding of Qu'Appelle—Moose Mountain, Saskatchewan. In June 1957, Southam lost to Edward George McCullough in the Moose Mountain riding. On March 31, 1958, he won the seat and retained it through the June 18, 1962, April 8, 1963, and November 8, 1965 general elections.[1]
For other people named Southam, see Southam (disambiguation).
Quick Facts MP for Moose Mountain, Preceded by ...
Richard Southam | |
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MP for Moose Mountain | |
In office 1958–1968 | |
Preceded by | Ed McCullough |
MP for Qu'Appelle—Moose Mountain | |
In office 1968–1972 | |
Preceded by | first |
Succeeded by | Alvin Hamilton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1907-01-26)January 26, 1907 Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Died | August 26, 1994(1994-08-26) (aged 87) |
Political party | Progressive Conservative Party |
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