Quick Info
| Profession | Physician and politician |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 08/04/1938 |
| Age | 88 years (died on 13, Jul, 2026) |
| Birthplace | New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Date of Death | 13/07/2026 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | John Frederick Hamm |
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| Known For | Serving as the 25th premier of Nova Scotia from 1999 to 2006 |
| Summary | John Hamm was a Canadian family physician and Progressive Conservative politician from Nova Scotia. He represented Pictou Centre, led the provincial party, and later served as premier. |
Personal Life
| Occupation Before Politics | Family doctor for about 30 years |
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| Residence | Nova Scotia, Canada |
Career
| Medical Career | Practised as a family physician in Pictou County for about 30 years before entering politics. |
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| Political Career | Elected MLA for Pictou Centre in 1993, became leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia in 1995, and served as premier from 1999 to 2006. |
| Notable Achievements | Helped negotiate the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord and led the province to a balanced budget in 2002. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was often described as soft-spoken and straightlaced. | |
| 2. He received the Order of Canada in 2009. | |
| 3. He died at age 88 in 2026. |