Walter Weir
Premier of Manitoba from 1967 to 1969 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Walter Cox-Smith Weir (June 7, 1929 – April 17, 1985) was a Canadian politician. Weir served as the 15th premier of Manitoba from 1967 to 1969.[2]
Quick Facts 15th Premier of Manitoba, Monarch ...
Walter C. Weir | |
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15th Premier of Manitoba | |
In office November 27, 1967 – July 15, 1969 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | Richard S. Bowles |
Preceded by | Dufferin Roblin |
Succeeded by | Edward Schreyer |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba | |
In office May 14, 1959 – September 1, 1971 | |
Preceded by | Charles Shuttleworth |
Succeeded by | Dave Blake |
Constituency | Minnedosa |
Personal details | |
Born | Walter Cocksmith Weir[1] (1929-06-07)June 7, 1929 High Bluff, Manitoba, Canada |
Died | April 17, 1985(1985-04-17) (aged 55) Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse |
Harriet Thompson (m. 1951) |
Children | Leslie Enid, John Dixon, James Patrick and Hugh Cameron |
Alma mater | Portage Collegiate Institute |
Occupation | funeral director |
Profession | politician |
Cabinet | Minister of Municipal Affairs (1961-1963) Minister of Public Works (1962-1967) Minister of Highways (1967) |
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