About Olof Hanson
Lived 1882 – 1952 (aged 70). Olof Hanson was a Canadian politician, lumber merchant and businessperson.
Olof Hanson (3 June 1882 – 4 June 1952) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Tännäs, Sweden and became a businessman and lumberman.
He was first elected to Parliament at the Skeena riding in the 1930 general election then re-elected in 1935 and 1940. After completing his third term, the 19th Canadian Parliament, Hanson did not seek re-election in 1945.
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Who was Olof Hanson?
Canadian politician (1882–1952)
When was Olof Hanson born?
Olof Hanson was born on 3 June 1882 in Tännäs.
When did Olof Hanson die?
Olof Hanson died on 4 June 1952.
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Olof Hanson was a politician, lumber merchant and businessperson.
What nationality was Olof Hanson?
Olof Hanson was Canadian.
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