Edward Michener

Edward Michener (August 18, 1869 – June 16, 1947) was a politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and senator from Alberta.

The Honourable Edward Michener
Senator for Alberta
In office February 5, 1918 – June 16, 1947
Appointed by	Robert Borden
Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta
In office November 10, 1910 – April 5, 1917
Preceded by	R. B. Bennett
Succeeded by	George Hoadley
Personal details
Born	(1869-08-18)August 18, 1869 Tintern, Ontario, Canada
Died	June 16, 1947(1947-06-16) (aged 77) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Political party	Conservative (after 1918) Alberta Conservative Party 1910-1918
Children	Roland Michener
Occupation	politician, financial broker

Early life

Edward Michener was born on August 18, 1867, to Jacob and Eliza Michener in Tintern, Ontario. He was educated at St. Catharines Collegiate Institute and post-secondary studies at Victoria University, University of Toronto and Wesley College. He was married to Mary E. Roland on September 15, 1897, and together had four sons and four daughters.^[1] Michener's son Roland Michener served as Governor General of Canada.

Political life

Michener was acclaimed as mayor of Red Deer, District of Alberta, in the 1904 mayoral race. He held that position for two terms until 1906.

Michener was elected as an independent in the 1909 Alberta election. In 1910 after Richard Bennett resigned to run for the House of Commons of Canada, he crossed the floor to join the Conservatives. He became Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta and leader of the Alberta Conservative party.

Prime Minister Robert Borden advised the appointment of Michener to the Senate of Canada in 1918.^[1]

Michener died on June 16, 1947, in Ottawa.^[2]