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Burton Hill

1883 – 1963

Canadian politician

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Lived 1883 – 1963 (aged 79). Burton Hill was a Canadian civil engineer, engineer and politician.

Burton Maxwell Hill (21 June 1883 – 7 January 1963) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, and became a civil engineer by career.

Hill attended school in St. Stephen then the University of New Brunswick where he received a Bachelor of Science for engineering. From 1918 to 1925, he was the New Brunswick provincial Deputy Minister of Public Works. In 1925, Hill became a full provincial minister of Public Works under Premier Peter Veniot, but resigned later that year after the government was defeated in an election where Hill did not win a seat.

In 1929 and 1930, he was commissioner for the Saint John Harbour Board.

He was first elected to Parliament at the Charlotte riding in the 1935 general election and re-elected there in 1940. After completing his second term, the 19th Canadian Parliament, Hill did not seek further re-election and left federal office at the 1945 election.

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Education
University of New Brunswick
Positions held
Member of the House of Commons of Canada
Also known as
Burton Maxwell Hill

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Burton Hill?

Canadian politician

When was Burton Hill born?

Burton Hill was born on 21 June 1883 in St. Stephen.

When did Burton Hill die?

Burton Hill died on 7 January 1963.

What was Burton Hill's occupation?

Burton Hill was a civil engineer, engineer and politician.

What nationality was Burton Hill?

Burton Hill was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Burton Hill

· Wikidata: Q2928643

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