Gerry McGeer
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Gerald Grattan McGeer (6 January 1888 – 11 August 1947) was a lawyer, populist politician, and monetary reform advocate in the Canadian province of British Columbia. He served as the 22nd Mayor of Vancouver, a Member of the Legislative Assembly in BC, Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party of Canada, and in the Canadian Senate.
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Gerald McGeer | |
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Canadian MP for Vancouver—Burrard | |
In office February 6, 1936 – April 16, 1945 | |
Preceded by | Wilfred Hanbury |
Succeeded by | Charles Merritt |
22nd Mayor of Vancouver | |
In office 1947–1947 | |
Preceded by | Jonathan W.Cornett |
Succeeded by | Charles E. Jones |
In office 1935–1936 | |
Preceded by | L. D. Taylor |
Succeeded by | George C. Miller |
BC MLA for Vancouver-Burrard | |
In office February 20, 1934 – October 1, 1935 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | John Howard Forester |
BC MLA for Richmond | |
In office March 1, 1917 – October 23, 1920 | |
Preceded by | Francis Lovett Carter-Cotton |
Succeeded by | Thomas Pearson |
Personal details | |
Born | Gerald Grattan McGeer (1888-01-06)6 January 1888 Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Died | 11 August 1947(1947-08-11) (aged 59) Vancouver, British Columbia |
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
Other political affiliations | Liberal Party of BC |
Spouse | Charlotte Spencer |
Alma mater | Dalhousie University |
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