John Wesley Brien
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John Wesley Brien | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Essex South | |
In office 1917–1921 | |
Preceded by | Alfred Henry Clarke |
Succeeded by | George Perry Graham |
Personal details | |
Born | November 24, 1864 Victoria County, Canada West |
Died | January 11, 1949 |
Political party | Unionist Party |
Occupation | physician |
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John Wesley Brien (born November 24, 1864 in Victoria County, Canada West-died January 11, 1949) was a Canadian politician and physician. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1917 election as a Member of the Unionist Party to represent the riding of Essex South. Prior to his federal political career, he had just served a year in the Canadian Expeditionary Force as a medical officer before being forced to return home due to injury. He also served as a captain in the British Canadian Recruiting Mission in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. His cousin, James Brien, was also a Member of the Canadian House of Commons.