Robert Allan Pyne

Robert Allan Pyne (October 29, 1853 – June 18, 1931) was an Ontario physician and political figure. He represented Toronto East and then Toronto Northeast in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1898 to 1918.

"Robert Pyne" redirects here. For the Australian politician, see Rob Pyne.
Not to be confused with Robert Pine or Robert Edge Pine.
Robert Allan Pyne
Ontario MPP
In office
1914–1918
Preceded byNew riding
Succeeded byHenry John Cody
ConstituencyToronto Northeast - Seat A
In office
1898–1914
Preceded byGeorge Ryerson
Succeeded byRiding abolished
ConstituencyToronto East
Personal details
Born(1853-10-29)October 29, 1853
Newmarket, Canada West
DiedJune 18, 1931(1931-06-18) (aged 77)
Toronto, Ontario
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)Mary Isobel Macqueen
Alma materUniversity of Toronto
Queen's University
OccupationPhysician
CabinetMinister of Education (1905-1918)

Background

He was born in Newmarket, Canada West, the son of Doctor Thomas Pyne. He studied at the University of Toronto and Queen's University. Pyne served as secretary and treasurer for the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons. He married Mary Isobel Macqueen. He practiced medicine in Toronto and also served on the Toronto school board and Board of Health. He served as assistant surgeon in the local militia.[1]

Politics

Pyne was Minister of Education from 1905 to 1918. He resigned his seat in 1918 and was named clerk for York County. Pyne was also a governor of the University of Toronto. During the war he was put in charge of establishing the Ontario Military Hospital at Orpington, Kent, England, at which time he was made a lieutenant-colonel in the Canadian Army. During his lengthy absence G. Howard Ferguson served as Acting Minister of Education.

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References
  1. Charlesworth, HW (1919). A cyclopædia of Canadian biography. The Hunter-Rose Company, Limited. p. 90.
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