Edward Michener

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The Honourable
Edward Michener
Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta
In office
November 10, 1910 – April 5, 1917
Preceded byR. B. Bennett
Succeeded byGeorge Hoadley
Personal details
Born(1869-08-18)August 18, 1869
Alberta Conservative Party 1910-1918
ChildrenRoland Michener
Occupationpolitician, financial broker

Edward Michener (August 18, 1869 – June 16, 1947) was a politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and senator from Alberta.

Early life

Edward Michener was born on August 18, 1867, to Jacob and Eliza Michener in

Tintern, Ontario. He was educated at St. Catharines Collegiate Institute and post-secondary studies at Victoria University, University of Toronto and Wesley College. He was married to Mary E. Roland on September 15, 1897, and together had four sons and four daughters.[1] Michener's son Roland Michener served as Governor General of Canada
.

Political life

Michener was acclaimed as mayor of Red Deer, District of Alberta, in the 1904 mayoral race. He held that position for two terms until 1906.

Michener was elected as an independent in the

crossed the floor to join the Conservatives. He became Leader of the Official Opposition
in Alberta and leader of the Alberta Conservative party.

Prime Minister Robert Borden advised the appointment of Michener to the Senate of Canada in 1918.[1]

Michener died on June 16, 1947, in Ottawa.[2]

References

  1. ^
    OCLC 893686591
    . Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  2. ^ "Hon. E. Michener Dies in Ottawa". Calgary Herald. June 16, 1947. p. 1.

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Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Preceded by
John T. Moore
MLA Red Deer
1909–1918
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Richard Bennett
Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta

1910–1917
Succeeded by