About Arnold Webster
Lived 1899 – 1979 (aged 80). Arnold Webster was a Canadian politician, head teacher and teacher.
Arnold Alexander Webster (9 March 1899 – 27 July 1979) was a Canadian politician and served as Leader of the Opposition and leader of the BC Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (now known as the British Columbia NDP). He returned to politics as a Member of Parliament for the federal New Democratic Party in the 1960s.
Biography Webster was born in Vancouver and raised in Agassiz, B.C. After obtaining a Master of Arts from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Pedagogy at the University of Toronto. He became a teacher and later a principal in Vancouver. In 1953, he was elected leader of the BC CCF succeeding Harold Winch and was elected Member of the Legislative Assembly for Vancouver East in the 1953 general election
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Who was Arnold Webster?
Canadian politician (1899-1979)
When was Arnold Webster born?
Arnold Webster was born on 9 March 1899 in Vancouver.
When did Arnold Webster die?
Arnold Webster died on 27 July 1979.
What was Arnold Webster's occupation?
Arnold Webster was a politician, head teacher and teacher.
What nationality was Arnold Webster?
Arnold Webster was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arnold Webster. https://biography.guide/arnold-webster/
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