Henry Wise Wood
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For the American inventor, see Henry A. Wise Wood.
Henry Wise Wood, CMG (May 31, 1860 – June 10, 1941) was an American-born Canadian agrarian thinker and activist. He became director in 1914 and was elected president of the United Farmers of Alberta in 1916. Under his leadership the UFA became the most powerful political lobby group in the province. In 1919, Wood oversaw the transition of the UFA into a political party and in 1921 they formed the government of Alberta, winning 38 of 61 seats in the Legislative Assembly.[1] Wood refused to enter electoral politics himself but led the UFA's extra-parliamentary organization throughout, and influenced the elected government from the sidelines.
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Henry Wise Wood | |
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Born | (1860-05-31)May 31, 1860 |
Died | June 10, 1941(1941-06-10) (aged 81) |
Citizenship | Canadian |
Known for | Agrarian theorist |
Title | President |
Term | 1916-1931 |
Movement | United Farmers of Alberta |
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