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Walter Shanly | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Grenville South | |
In office 1867–1872 | |
Preceded by | District was created by the Constitution Act,1867 |
Succeeded by | William Henry Brouse |
In office 1885–1891 | |
Preceded by | William Henry Brouse |
Succeeded by | John Dowsley Reid |
Personal details | |
Born | Stradbally,County Laois,Ireland | 11 October 1817
Died | 17 December 1899 82) | (aged
Political party | Conservative |
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