About John Gottfried
Lived 1917 – 1980 (aged 62). John Gottfried was a Canadian politician.
John Charles Gottfried (October 13, 1917
The son of Anthony Gottfried and Lena Hoffman, Gottfried came to Winnipeg at a young age with his family; they later moved to Gimli. He was educated at the University of Manitoba, and worked as a teacher for 25 years. Gottfried married Fjola Josephine Johnson in 1942. From 1946 to 1955, he served as President of the Manitoba Teachers' Society in Gimli.
He was elected to the Manitoba legislature in the 1969 provincial election, In the 1973 election, he was returned
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Who was John Gottfried?
Canadian politician (1917-1980)
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John Gottfried was born on 13 October 1917.
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John Gottfried died on 28 July 1980.
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John Gottfried was a politician.
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John Gottfried was Canadian.
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