About Manley Justin Edwards
Lived 1892 – 1962 (aged 70). Manley Justin Edwards was a Canadian politician, lawyer and teacher.
Manley Justin Edwards (February 18, 1892 – May 8, 1962) was a barrister, teacher and Canadian federal politician.
Edwards ran as a Liberal candidate in the 1940 Canadian federal election. He defeated Douglas Cunnington, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Calgary West, in a hotly contested race. Edwards and George Henry Ross, who was elected in the same Liberal landslide victory, became the first two Liberal MPs to represent Calgary ridings. He served one term in office before retiring in 1945.
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Who was Manley Justin Edwards?
Canadian politician
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Manley Justin Edwards was born on 18 February 1892 in West Lincoln.
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Manley Justin Edwards died on 8 May 1962 in Calgary.
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Manley Justin Edwards was a politician, lawyer and teacher.
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