John Douglas Tisdalle
Canadian politician
John Douglas Tidball Tisdalle (May 31, 1917[1] – May 14, 1999) was a salesman and political figure in British Columbia.
Early life
He was born in Victoria, British Columbia, the son of Arthur Tisdalle and E. Mulhulland. In 1938, Tisdalle married Helen Millhouse.[1] Tisdalle published three books of poetry. He was married a second time to Maria.
Career
He represented Saanich from 1953 to 1966 and Saanich and the Islands from 1966 to 1972 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Social Credit member. He also ran once for Parliament, in the 1972 federal election.[2]
Death
He died of cancer at the age of 81.[3]
John Tisdale published the following books:
- Rhymes of Time (1974)
- Rhymes of Time II (19??)
- Rhymes of Time III (1988)[4]
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