Albert Edward Smith
Canadian politician (1871–1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Albert Edward Smith, see Albert Edward Smith (disambiguation).
Albert Edward Smith (October 20, 1871 – April 12, 1947), known as A. E. Smith, was a Canadian religious leader and politician. A social gospeller, Smith was for many years a minister in the Canadian Methodist Church before starting his own "People's Church". He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1920 to 1922 as a Labour representative. In 1925, he became a member of the Communist Party of Canada.
Quick Facts Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Brandon, Preceded by ...
Albert E. Smith | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Brandon | |
In office 1920–1922 | |
Preceded by | Stephen Emmett Clement |
Succeeded by | John Edmison |
Personal details | |
Born | (1871-10-20)October 20, 1871 Guelph, Ontario, Canada |
Died | April 12, 1946(1946-04-12) (aged 74) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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Spouse | Maude Mercy Rogers |
Children | Stewart Smith |
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