Preceded by Amos Wright Name David Blain Children Dessa Blaine Occupation Lawyer Nationality American | Spouse(s) Eliza Harrington Height 1.83 m Political party Liberal Role Magician | |
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Succeeded by Nathaniel Clarke Wallace Born August 12, 1832
Ayr, Scotland ( 1832-08-12 ) Died May 6, 1909(1909-05-06) (aged 76)
Toronto, Ontario Parents William Perez, Patrice Maureen White Movies and TV shows David Blaine: Fearless Similar People Criss Angel, David Copperfield, Dynamo, Alizee Guinochet, Harry Houdini Profiles | ||
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David Blain (August 12, 1832 – May 6, 1909) was a Scottish-born Canadian lawyer, teacher and political figure. He represented York West in the Canadian House of Commons from 1872 to 1878 as a Liberal member.
He was born near Ayr, the son of John Blain and Elizabeth McCutcheon, and came to Canada West with his parents in 1842. He was educated in Scotland and at the University of Toronto. Blain was called to the bar in 1860 and set up practice in Toronto, partnering for a time with Albert Prince. In 1867, he married Eliza Harrington. He retired from the practice of law in 1868. Blain was defeated in a bid for reelection in 1878. He retired from politics afterwords, and died in Toronto at the age of 76 in 1909.
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