John Gilbert Higgins

The Honourable
John Higgins
Senator for Newfoundland (St. John's East)
In office
15 January 1959 – 1 July 1963
Leader of the Opposition
In office
1949–1951
Preceded byposition established
Succeeded byPeter John Cashin
Member of the House of Assembly for St. John's East
In office
1949–1951
Preceded byconstituency established
Succeeded byJames D. Higgins
Personal details
Born(1891-05-07)7 May 1891
St. John's, Newfoundland Colony
Died1 July 1963(1963-07-01) (aged 72)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
PartyProgressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland
Progressive Conservative Party of Canada
Other political
affiliations		Responsible Government League
Alma materMerton College
OccupationLawyer
Military service
Allegiance Canada
Branch/serviceCanadian Expeditionary Force
Years of service1916-1918
Battles/warsFirst World War
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John Gilbert Higgins (May 7, 1891 – July 1, 1963) was a Newfoundland politician, Senator, and lawyer.

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