Richard Hatfield
Canadian politician (1931–1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Bennett Hatfield PC ONB (April 9, 1931 – April 26, 1991) was a New Brunswick politician and the longest serving premier of New Brunswick from 1970 to 1987.[1][2]
Quick Facts 26th Premier of New Brunswick, Monarch ...
Richard Hatfield | |
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26th Premier of New Brunswick | |
In office November 11, 1970 – October 27, 1987 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | Wallace Samuel Bird Hédard Robichaud George Stanley Gilbert Finn |
Preceded by | Louis Robichaud |
Succeeded by | Frank McKenna |
Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick | |
In office October 13, 1967 – October 13, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Charles Van Horne |
Succeeded by | Malcolm MacLeod |
MLA for Carleton Centre (Carleton; 1961–1974) | |
In office June 19, 1961 – October 13, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Hugh John Flemming |
Succeeded by | Allison DeLong |
Senator for New Brunswick | |
In office September 7, 1990 – April 26, 1991 | |
Appointed by | Brian Mulroney |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard Bennett Hatfield (1931-04-09)April 9, 1931 Hartland, New Brunswick |
Died | April 26, 1991(1991-04-26) (aged 60) Fredericton, New Brunswick |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
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