Jim Gorst
Canadian politician
About Jim Gorst
Lived 1922 – 2020 (aged 98). Jim Gorst was a Canadian.
James Henry Gorst (August 12, 1922 – December 15, 2020) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1972 to 1975, as a NDP member for the constituency of Esquimalt. He was previously an unsuccessful Liberal Party candidate in the 1965 federal election for the constituency of Esquimalt-Saanich. He died in December 2020 at the age of 98.
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Who was Jim Gorst?
Canadian politician
When was Jim Gorst born?
Jim Gorst was born on 12 August 1922 in Victoria.
When did Jim Gorst die?
Jim Gorst died on 15 December 2020.
What nationality was Jim Gorst?
Jim Gorst was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Gorst. https://biography.guide/jim-gorst/
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