Leighton McCarthy
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Leighton Goldie McCarthy PC (15 December 1869 – 3 October 1952) was a Canadian lawyer, politician, businessman and diplomat.
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Leighton Goldie McCarthy | |
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Ambassador of Canada to the United States | |
In office 24 February 1941 – 31 December 1944 | |
Prime Minister | W. L. Mackenzie King |
Preceded by | Loring Christie |
Succeeded by | Lester B. Pearson |
Member of Parliament for Simcoe North | |
In office 14 December 1898 – 21 September 1911 | |
Preceded by | Dalton McCarthy |
Succeeded by | John Allister Currie |
Personal details | |
Born | (1869-12-15)15 December 1869 Walkerton, Ontario, Canada |
Died | 3 October 1952(1952-10-03) (aged 82) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | Independent (1898–1911) Liberal (1911–?) |
Relations | Dalton McCarthy (uncle) |
Residence(s) | Toronto (1932–41, 1944–1952) Washington, D.C. (1941–1944) |
Occupation | Lawyer, businessman, diplomat |
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