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Florence Bird

1908 – 1998

Canadian politician

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About Florence Bird

Lived 1908 – 1998 (aged 90). Florence Bird was a Canadian lawyer, politician, broadcaster, writer and journalist.

Florence Bayard Bird, (January 15, 1908 – July 18, 1998) was a Canadian broadcaster, journalist, politician. She is best known for her work as chairwoman of Royal Commission on the Status of Women.

Background Born Florence Rhein in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she attended Bryn Mawr College and in 1928 married journalist John Bird. They moved to Montreal in 1931. In 1937, they moved to Winnipeg where her husband worked for the Winnipeg Tribune. She also appeared on CBC Radio and Television as Anne Francis, a political analyst. Francis [Bird] made several appearances on the panel show, Fighting Words in the early 1960s.

She is best remembered for her work as chair of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women.

She was a member of the Senate of Canada from March 23, 1978 until January 15, 1983.

In 1971, she was invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada. In 1983, she was named a recipient of the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. She was a member of the Junior League.

Archives There is a Florence Bird fonds at Library and Archives Canada.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Bryn Mawr College
Positions held
Member of the Senate of Canada
Awards
Companion of the Order of Canada; Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case
Also known as
Florence Bayard Bird

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Florence Bird?

Canadian politician

When was Florence Bird born?

Florence Bird was born on 15 January 1908 in Philadelphia.

When did Florence Bird die?

Florence Bird died on 18 July 1998.

What was Florence Bird's occupation?

Florence Bird was a lawyer, politician, broadcaster, writer and journalist.

What nationality was Florence Bird?

Florence Bird was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Florence Bird

· Wikidata: Q5460567

· DBpedia: Florence Bird

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