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William Costello Kennedy

William Costello Kennedy

Canadian politician

William Costello Kennedy, PC (August 27, 1868 – January 17, 1923) was a Canadian politician.

For other people named William Kennedy, see William Kennedy (disambiguation).
Quick Facts Member of the Canadian Parliament for Essex North, Preceded by ...

Born in Ottawa, Ontario, he was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the riding of Essex North in the 1917 federal election as a Laurier-Liberal. He was re-elected as a Liberal in 1921. From 1921 until his death, he was the Minister of Railways and Canals in the government of William Lyon Mackenzie King.

References

  • "William Costello Kennedy". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.


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