John Wesley Brien

John Wesley Brien
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
Nationality Canadian
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.


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