Matthew Robert Blake

Matthew Robert Blake (January 8, 1876 - November 21, 1937) was a Canadian politician and soldier.

Matthew Robert Blake
In office
1917–1921
Preceded byRiding created from Winnipeg and Selkirk merger
Succeeded byEdward James McMurray
Personal details
Born(1876-01-08)January 8, 1876
Ashfield, Ontario, Canada
DiedNovember 21, 1937(1937-11-21) (aged 61)
NationalityBritish subject
Political partyUnionist (1917-1921)
Conservative Party
Occupationphysician

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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