About Leslie Blackwell
Lived 1897 – 1959 (aged 61). Leslie Blackwell was a Canadian politician.
Leslie Egerton Blackwell (9 November 1897 – 20 October 1959) was a Canadian politician, soldier, lawyer, and land developer.
Background He was born in Lindsay, Ontario in 1897, but moved to Toronto when he was young. He grew up and was educated in the Parkdale area of Toronto. He came back to Canada and eventually graduated from the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall law school.
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Later life He went back to his private law practice and became involved in land development. He was working on the Thorncliffe Park housing development, in Toronto, when he was hospitalized in early October 1959. He finally succumbed to complications due to pneumonia on 20 October 1959.
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Who was Leslie Blackwell?
Canadian politician, and Ontario Attorney General
When was Leslie Blackwell born?
Leslie Blackwell was born on 9 November 1897 in Lindsay.
When did Leslie Blackwell die?
Leslie Blackwell died on 20 October 1959 in Toronto.
What was Leslie Blackwell's occupation?
Leslie Blackwell was a politician.
What nationality was Leslie Blackwell?
Leslie Blackwell was Canadian.
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