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George Hahn

1911 – 1963

Canadian politician

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About George Hahn

Lived 1911 – 1963 (aged 51). George Hahn was a Canadian politician, business executive, merchant, head teacher and teacher.

Frederick George Jacob Hahn (3 November 1911 – 5 February 1963) was a Social Credit party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Killaly, Saskatchewan and became a business executive, merchant, principal and teacher by career.

He was first elected at the New Westminster riding in the 1953 general election. He was re-elected there for a second and final term in the 1957 election. In 1958, Hahn was defeated by William McLennan of the Progressive Conservative party.

Hahn ran to succeed Solon Low at the 1961 Social Credit leadership convention but came in third. A few weeks prior to the convention, he unsuccessfully campaigned for another Parliament seat in a 29 May 1961 by-election at Esquimalt—Saanich. He placed fourth with 16% of the vote. He subsequently ran unsuccessfully in the 1962 election at Vancouver Centre.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada
Also known as
Frederick George Hahn, Frederick George Jacob Hahn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Hahn?

Canadian politician

When was George Hahn born?

George Hahn was born on 3 November 1911 in Killaly.

When did George Hahn die?

George Hahn died on 5 February 1963 in Penticton.

What was George Hahn's occupation?

George Hahn was a politician, business executive, merchant, head teacher and teacher.

What nationality was George Hahn?

George Hahn was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Hahn

· Wikidata: Q5540145

· DBpedia: George Hahn (politician)

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