Frank Moores
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Frank Duff Moores (February 18, 1933 – July 10, 2005) served as the second premier of Newfoundland as leader of the Progressive Conservatives from 1972 until his retirement in 1979. Moores was also a successful businessman in both the fishing industry and federal lobbying. He was accused accepting secret commissions as part of the Airbus affair.
Quick Facts 2nd Premier of Newfoundland, Monarch ...
Frank Moores | |
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2nd Premier of Newfoundland | |
In office January 18, 1972 – March 26, 1979 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | Ewart Harnum Gordon A. Winter |
Preceded by | Joey Smallwood |
Succeeded by | Brian Peckford |
Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Humber West | |
In office October 28, 1971 – June 18, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Joey Smallwood |
Succeeded by | Ray Baird |
Member of Parliament for Bonavista—Trinity—Conception | |
In office June 25, 1968 – September 17, 1971 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | Dave Rooney |
Personal details | |
Born | Frank Duff Moores (1933-02-18)February 18, 1933 Carbonear, Dominion of Newfoundland |
Died | July 10, 2005(2005-07-10) (aged 72) Perth, Ontario, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Other political affiliations | Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland |
Spouse(s) | Dorothy Pain Janis Johnson Beth Diamond |
Children | 8 |
Alma mater | St. Andrew's College (Aurora, Ontario), Boston University |
Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Cabinet | Minister of Fisheries (1972) |
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