Richard Hanson (Canadian politician)
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Richard Burpee Hanson, PC, KC (March 20, 1879 – July 14, 1948) was a Canadian politician who served as interim leader of the Conservative Party from May 14, 1940, until November 11, 1941.
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Richard Hanson | |
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Leader of the Opposition | |
In office May 14, 1940 – January 1, 1943 | |
Preceded by | Robert Manion |
Succeeded by | Gordon Graydon |
Mayor of Fredericton | |
In office 1918–1920 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1879-03-20)March 20, 1879 Bocabec, New Brunswick, Canada |
Died | July 10, 1948(1948-07-10) (aged 69) |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Jean B. Neill (m. 1906) |
Children | 1 |
Residence(s) | 270 Church St., Fredericton |
Alma mater | Mount Allison University, Dalhousie Law School |
Profession | Lawyer |
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