About Franklin John Trehern Mitchell
Lived 1925 – 2021 (aged 95). Franklin John Trehern Mitchell was a Canadian politician.
Franklin John Trehern Mitchell (December 27, 1925 – September 15, 2021) was a plasterer and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Esquimalt from 1951 to 1953 as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member and Esquimalt-Port Renfrew from 1979 to 1986 as a New Democratic Party member in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
After completing high school, Mitchell joined the Canadian Merchant Navy. He served in the infantry and paratroop division of the Canadian Army during World War II. He was elected to the provincial assembly in a 1951 by-election held following the death of Charles Taschereau Beard.
Mitchell was reelected in 1952 but then defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1953 and 1975.
In 1956, Mitchell became a police officer with the Esquimalt Police Department.
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Who was Franklin John Trehern Mitchell?
Canadian politician
When was Franklin John Trehern Mitchell born?
Franklin John Trehern Mitchell was born on 27 December 1925 in Victoria.
When did Franklin John Trehern Mitchell die?
Franklin John Trehern Mitchell died on 15 September 2021.
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Franklin John Trehern Mitchell was a politician.
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Franklin John Trehern Mitchell was Canadian.
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