James King (February 18, 1848 – June 21, 1900) was a

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businessman and politician. Born in

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, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1867 and a Master of Arts degree in 1873 from the University of Bishop's College. He joined the family business, King Brothers, which was involved in mining. He was elected to the

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in the 1892 election for the riding of Mégantic. A

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, he did not run in 1897.

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* * 1848 births 1900 deaths People from Chaudière-Appalaches Bishop's University alumni Conservative Party of Quebec MNAs {{Conservative-Quebec-MNA-stub