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Edward Murphy
1818-07-26 – 1895-12-05
Life & Legacy
Edward Murphy (July 26, 1818 – December 5, 1895) was a Canadian politician.
Born in County Carlow, Ireland, he emigrated to Lower Canada when he was six. He was appointed to the Senate for the division of Victoria, Quebec on the advice of Sir John A. Macdonald in 1889. A Liberal-Conservative, he served until his death in 1895.
In 1882, he was made a Knight of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
There is an Edward Murphy fonds at Library and Archives Canada.
Occupation & Career
politician, salesperson, businessperson
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5344552 — wikidata View source
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