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Oct 04, 1857 Died on 08 Mar 1917 (aged 59)
farmer and political figure on Prince Edward Island
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About John Richards Canadian Politician
- John Richards (October 4, 1857 – March 8, 1917) was a farmer and political figure on Prince Edward Island.
- He represented 2nd Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1908 to 1915 as a Liberal. He was born in Port Hill, Prince Edward Island, the son of Captain William Richards and Susan Yeo, and was educated at Saint Dunstan's College and King's College.
- In 1884, Richards married Alice Broad.
- He served in the province's Executive Council as provincial secretary and Commissioner of Agriculture.
- Richards was leader of the opposition from 1912 to 1915.
- He died during a visit to Los Angeles, California at the age of 59. His brother James William Richards also served in the provincial assembly and sat in the House of Commons.
