About Arthur James Turner
Lived 1888 – 1983 (aged 95). Arthur James Turner was a Canadian politician.
Arthur James Turner (September 12, 1888 ) was an English-born body repair shop owner and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Vancouver East in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1941 to 1966 as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and then New Democratic Party member.
He was born in Norwich, the son of Arthur Walter Turner and was educated there. He apprenticed as a coppersmith, and came to Canada in 1913 with his wife, Turner died in Vancouver at the age of 95.
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Who was Arthur James Turner?
Canadian politician
When was Arthur James Turner born?
Arthur James Turner was born on 12 September 1888.
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Arthur James Turner died on 13 December 1983.
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Arthur James Turner was a politician.
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Arthur James Turner was Canadian.
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