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Charles McCrea

1877 – 1952

Canadian politician and minister of mines for Ontario

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About Charles McCrea

Lived 1877 – 1952 (aged 74). Charles McCrea was a Canadian politician.

Charles McCrea (December 27, 1877 – October 30, 1952) was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Sudbury in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1911 to 1934. He was a member of the Conservative Party.

Biography Charles McCrea was born in Springtown, Ontario on December 27, 1877. He read law and was admitted to the bar in 1901. He married Edith Louise Dent on November 25, 1903, and they had two children.

As a lawyer and town councillor in Sudbury, he first won a seat in the legislature in the 1911 election. He served as Minister of Mines in the governments of Howard Ferguson and George Stewart Henry.

The McCrea Heights neighbourhood in Greater Sudbury is named for him.

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Important facts

Born
27 December 1877, Greater Madawaska
Birth century
19th century
Died
30 October 1952, Toronto
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Canada
Positions held
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles McCrea?

Canadian politician and minister of mines for Ontario (1877-1952)

When was Charles McCrea born?

Charles McCrea was born on 27 December 1877 in Greater Madawaska.

When did Charles McCrea die?

Charles McCrea died on 30 October 1952 in Toronto.

What was Charles McCrea's occupation?

Charles McCrea was a politician.

What nationality was Charles McCrea?

Charles McCrea was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles McCrea

· Wikidata: Q5080801

· DBpedia: Charles McCrea

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