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Hector McKinnon

1890 – 1981

Companion of the Order of Canada

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About Hector McKinnon

Lived 1890 – 1981 (aged 90). Hector McKinnon was a Canadian.

Hector Brown McKinnon, (December 6, 1890 – February 2, 1981) was a Canadian civil servant. During his career, he served as chairman of the Tariff Board and president of the Commodity Prices Stabilisation Corporation.

He was invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest honour for his work in federal government revenue work spanning four decades.

McKinnon died in Ottawa at the National Defence Medical Centre. He was predeceased by his wife (Phyllis Wilson) and one son (Neil), but was survived by one other son (Donald).

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Important facts

Birth century
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Awards
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George; Companion of the Order of Canada
Also known as
Hector Brown McKinnon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hector McKinnon?

Companion of the Order of Canada (1890–1981)

When was Hector McKinnon born?

Hector McKinnon was born on 6 December 1890.

When did Hector McKinnon die?

Hector McKinnon died on 2 February 1981.

What nationality was Hector McKinnon?

Hector McKinnon was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hector McKinnon

· Wikidata: Q5696827

· DBpedia: Hector B. McKinnon

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