About Martin Pederson
Lived 1921 – 2001 (aged 79). Martin Pederson was a Canadian politician.
Martin Pederson (December 5, 1921 – September 1, 2001) was a Canadian farmer, business owner and politician, who was leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan from 1958 to 1968.
He was born on the family farm near Hawarden, Saskatchewan. Pederson served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. He was provincial president and national vice-president of the Young Conservative Association and president of the Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative Association before becoming provincial party leader. Pederson operated trucking and insurance companies as well as farming.
Pederson was chair of the Saskatchewan Liquor Board from 1983 to 1987.
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Who was Martin Pederson?
Canadian politician (1921-2001)
When was Martin Pederson born?
Martin Pederson was born on 5 December 1921.
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Martin Pederson died on 1 September 2001.
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Martin Pederson was a politician.
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Martin Pederson was Canadian.
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