About Claude L. Harrison
Lived 1886 – 1986 (aged 99). Claude L. Harrison was a Canadian politician.
Claude Lionel Harrison (September 20, 1886 – March 12, 1986) became the 44th mayor of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, after serving as the city's prosecutor he was born in Victoria.
In 1953, during Harrison's term as mayor, the Harrison Yacht Pond was built for use by model boats.
After John Maitland Marshall, a librarian suspected of leftist leanings, was fired in 1954, Harrison stated that he would support the burning of any subversive books found on library shelves.
Harrison died in Victoria at the age of 99.
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Who was Claude L. Harrison?
Canadian politician
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Claude L. Harrison was born on 20 September 1886 in Victoria.
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Claude L. Harrison died on 12 March 1986 in Victoria.
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Claude L. Harrison was a politician.
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Claude L. Harrison was Canadian.
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