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Edward Schreyer
Governor General of Canada and Premier of Manitoba / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward Richard Schreyer PC CC CMM OM CD (born December 21, 1935) is a Canadian politician. He was the Governor General of Canada, the 22nd, from 1979 to 1984. He was also the 16th Premier of Manitoba from 1969 to 1977.[1]
Quick Facts 22nd Governor General of Canada, Monarch ...
Edward Schreyer | |
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22nd Governor General of Canada | |
In office January 22, 1979 – May 14, 1984 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau Joe Clark |
Preceded by | Jules Léger |
Succeeded by | Jeanne Sauvé |
16th Premier of Manitoba | |
In office July 15, 1969 – November 24, 1977 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | Richard S. Bowles William J. McKeag Francis L. Jobin |
Preceded by | Walter Weir |
Succeeded by | Sterling Lyon |
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Born | Edward Richard Schreyer (1935-12-21) December 21, 1935 (age 88) Beausejour, Manitoba, Canada |
Political party | New Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Lily Schreyer |
Profession | Politician, Professor |
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