William Herbert Burns

Politician

1878 – 1964

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Who was William Herbert Burns?

William Herbert Burns was a Canadian politician and merchant. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a Member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the 1930 election to represent the riding of Portage la Prairie. He was defeated in the 1935 election. Prior to his federal political experience, he was elected councillor of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba and became mayor in 1921 until 1930.

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Born
Feb 27, 1878
Clearview
Nationality
  • Canada
Profession
Died
Jan 1, 1964

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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