Charles Alexander Best
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Charles Alexander Best (July 7, 1931, in Toronto, Ontario – March 25, 1978) was a Canadian politician, farmer, nurseryman and scientist. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1957 election as a Member of the Progressive Conservative to represent the riding of Halton. He was re-elected in 1958 and defeated in the elections of 1962 and 1963. He was the son of Charles H. Best, the Canadian medical scientist, and one of the co-discoverers of insulin. He died of a heart attack causing his father to later collapse and die.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Canadian Parliament for Halton, Preceded by ...
Charles Alexander "Sandy" Best | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Halton | |
In office 1957–1962 | |
Preceded by | Sybil Bennett |
Succeeded by | Harry C. Harley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1931-07-07)July 7, 1931 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Died | March 25, 1978(1978-03-25) (aged 46) |
Political party | Progressive Conservative Party |
Occupation | Farmer, nurseryman, scientist |
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