Matthew Robert Blake (January 8, 1876 – November 21, 1937) was a Canadian politician and soldier.
Matthew Robert Blake | |
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In office 1917–1921 | |
Preceded by | Riding created from Winnipeg and Selkirk merger |
Succeeded by | Edward James McMurray |
Personal details | |
Born | Ashfield, Ontario, Canada | January 8, 1876
Died | November 21, 1937 | (aged 61)
Nationality | British subject |
Political party | Unionist (1917-1921) Conservative Party |
Occupation | physician |
Blake was born in Ashfield, Ontario, Canada. He was elected as a Member of the Unionist Party in the 1917 election. He was defeated in the 1921 election as a candidate for the historical Conservative Party then defeated again in 1925 and in 1930 in the riding of Winnipeg North. He was also a captain in the 106th Winnipeg Light Infantry Regiment as a medical officer.
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