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Colin D. Gibson

1922 – 2002

Canadian politician

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About Colin D. Gibson

Lived 1922 – 2002 (aged 79). Colin D. Gibson was a Canadian politician and lawyer.

Colin David Gibson (November 2, 1922 – July 3, 2002) was a Canadian lawyer and politician.

Gibson was born into a political family. He was the son of Colin W. G. Gibson, a prominent Liberal cabinet minister during World War II, and the grandson of John Morison Gibson, former Attorney General of Ontario. He was educated at Upper Canada College.

On June 1, 1942, he enlisted in the Canadian army, stating a "desire to help the nation and defeat Hitler" As a platoon commander with the rank of Lieutenant in the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, he fought on D-Day and was wounded several days later.

After returning to civilian life he practised law. In the 1968 federal election he was elected as a Liberal in the riding of Hamilton—Wentworth.

He was defeated in the 1972 federal election by Progressive Conservative Sean O'Sullivan, who at 20 years old was the youngest MP ever elected to that point.

Gibson was married and had two children.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada
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Colin David Gibson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Colin D. Gibson?

Canadian politician

When was Colin D. Gibson born?

Colin D. Gibson was born on 2 November 1922.

When did Colin D. Gibson die?

Colin D. Gibson died on 3 July 2002.

What was Colin D. Gibson's occupation?

Colin D. Gibson was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Colin D. Gibson?

Colin D. Gibson was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Colin D. Gibson

· Wikidata: Q5145028

· DBpedia: Colin D. Gibson

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