Harry Nixon
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Harry Corwin Nixon (April 1, 1891 – October 22, 1961) was a Canadian politician and briefly the 13th premier of Ontario in 1943. He is both the longest-serving member in the history of the Ontario legislature and the shortest-serving premier of Ontario.
Quick Facts 13th Premier of Ontario, Monarch ...
Harry Nixon | |
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13th Premier of Ontario | |
In office May 18, 1943 – August 17, 1943 | |
Monarch | George VI |
Lieutenant Governor | Albert E. Matthews |
Preceded by | Gordon Daniel Conant |
Succeeded by | George Drew |
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Brant Brant North 1919–1926 Brant County 1926–1934 | |
In office October 20, 1919 – October 22, 1961 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Scott Davidson |
Succeeded by | Robert Nixon |
Personal details | |
Born | Harry Corwin Nixon (1891-04-01)April 1, 1891 St. George, Ontario |
Died | October 22, 1961(1961-10-22) (aged 70) St. George, Ontario |
Resting place | St. George United Cemetery |
Political party | Ontario Liberal Party (1937–1961) |
Other political affiliations | United Farmers of Ontario (1919–1923) Progressive (1923–1934) Liberal-Progressive (1934–1937) |
Alma mater | University of Toronto |
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