About Gerhard Ens
Lived 1863 – 1952 (aged 88). Gerhard Ens was a Canadian politician.
Gerhard Ens (January 9, 1864 ) was a Ukrainian-born farmer, immigration agent and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Batoche from 1905 to 1908 and Rosthern from 1908 to 1913 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal.
He was born in Neuendorf, Chortitza Colony, the son of Kornelius G. Ens and Barbara Giesbrecht. In 1883, Ens married Anna Dyck. He came to Canada with his family in 1891. Ens is considered by many to be the founder of Rosthern, Saskatchewan. After the death of his first wife, he married Maria (Epp) Penner in 1936. Ens promoted Mennonite immigration to Canada from Russia and the United States. He was also president of the Rosthern Realty Company. Ens served as government whip in the assembly. He died in Rosthern.
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Who was Gerhard Ens?
Canadian politician (1863–1952)
When was Gerhard Ens born?
Gerhard Ens was born on 28 December 1863.
When did Gerhard Ens die?
Gerhard Ens died on 2 January 1952.
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Gerhard Ens was a politician.
What nationality was Gerhard Ens?
Gerhard Ens was Canadian.
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