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Gerald Hill

1919 – 1997

Canadian businessman and politician

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About Gerald Hill

Lived 1919 – 1997 (aged 78).

Gerald Irvine Hill (February 1, 1919 – February 22, 1997) was an insurance company executive and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Labrador South from 1962 to 1971 in the Newfoundland House of Assembly.

The son of Captain Sidney and Sophie Hill, he was born in Wesleyville and was educated at Prince of Wales College and Acadia University. He joined Confederation Life in 1942; in 1961, he became manager for the Newfoundland division. He was elected to the Newfoundland assembly by acclamation in a 1962 by-election held following the death of George Sellars. He was reelected in 1962 and 1966 and served in the Newfoundland cabinet as a minister without portfolio from 1968 to 1971. After he retired from Confederation Life in 1975, Hill continued to work as a self-employed insurance and business consultant.

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Who was Gerald Hill?

Canadian businessman and politician

When was Gerald Hill born?

Gerald Hill was born on 1 February 1919.

When did Gerald Hill die?

Gerald Hill died on 22 February 1997.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gerald Hill

· Wikidata: Q20737518

· DBpedia: Gerald Hill (politician)

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