Harry Denyer Francis
Canadian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harry Denyer Francis (July 28, 1921 ā May 2, 1987) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia briefly in 1952 from the electoral district of Similkameen, a member of the Social Credit party. He later resigned his seat in order for then-unelected finance minister Einar Maynard Gunderson to run for a seat in the legislature.[1] At the time of his initial election, he was a minister, and the pastor at the Osoyoos Pentecostal Church in Osoyoos, British Columbia.[2] He later worked in Revelstoke, British Columbia following his resignation.[3] He died in 1987 following a cerebral hemorrhage.[4]
Quick Facts Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Preceded by ...
Harry Denyer Francis | |
---|---|
Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | |
In office June 12, 1952 ā November 24, 1952 | |
Preceded by | Maurice Finnerty |
Succeeded by | Einar Maynard Gunderson |
Constituency | Similkameen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1921-07-28)July 28, 1921 Victoria, British Columbia |
Died | May 2, 1987(1987-05-02) (aged 65) Victoria, British Columbia |
Political party | British Columbia Social Credit Party |
Spouse | Grace Richmond |
Occupation | minister |
Close