About Calvert Pratt
Lived 1888 – 1963 (aged 75). Calvert Pratt was a Canadian politician and business executive.
Calvert Coates Pratt OBE (October 6, 1888 – November 13, 1963) was a Newfoundland businessman and a Canadian Senator. He was president of Purity Factories, a Newfoundland food manufacturer. He was also a director of Newfoundland Light and Power, the Canadian Bank of Commerce, British Newfoundland Development Corporation (BRINCO), and a number of other businesses.
He was born in Blackhead, Newfoundland. His brother was poet E. J. Pratt.
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Who was Calvert Pratt?
Canadian politician
When was Calvert Pratt born?
Calvert Pratt was born on 6 October 1888.
When did Calvert Pratt die?
Calvert Pratt died on 13 November 1963.
What was Calvert Pratt's occupation?
Calvert Pratt was a politician and business executive.
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Calvert Pratt was Canadian.
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