About David Groos
Lived 1918 – 1976 (aged 57). David Groos was a Canadian and American politician and naval officer.
David Walter Groos (20 April 1918 – 12 January 1976) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada.
Biography He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States and became a naval officer by career.
He was first elected at the Victoria riding in the 1963 general election, after previous defeats at the Esquimalt—Saanich riding in the 1962 election and in a 29 May 1961 by-election.
Groos was re-elected at Victoria in the 1965 and 1968 elections. After finishing his term in the 28th Canadian Parliament, he was defeated by Allan McKinnon of the Progressive Conservative party in the 1972 federal election.
In 1964, Groos purchased what is today maintained as Emily Carr House. The Emily Carr Foundation was formed in 1967 to preserve the building.
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Who was David Groos?
Canadian politician (1918-1976)
When was David Groos born?
David Groos was born on 20 April 1918 in Milwaukee.
When did David Groos die?
David Groos died on 12 January 1976.
What was David Groos's occupation?
David Groos was a politician and naval officer.
What nationality was David Groos?
David Groos was Canadian and American.
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