About Percy Chapman Black
Lived 1878 – 1961 (aged 83). Percy Chapman Black was a Canadian politician, farmer and businessperson.
Percy Chapman Black (11 January 1878 – 16 September 1961) was a Canadian politician, businessman and farmer. Black served in both the Canadian House of Commons and the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1940 as a Member of the coalition National Government to represent the riding of Cumberland. He was a member of a Special Committee on Reconstruction and Re-establishment during the 19th Canadian parliament. He was re-elected as a Progressive Conservative in 1945 and again in 1949.
Prior to his federal political experience, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia in 1925 as a Member of the Conservative Party of Nova Scotia to represent the electoral district of Cumberland County. He was appointed Nova Scotia's Minister of Highways. He died in Amherst at the age of 83.
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Who was Percy Chapman Black?
Canadian politician (1878–1961)
When was Percy Chapman Black born?
Percy Chapman Black was born on 11 January 1878 in Amherst.
When did Percy Chapman Black die?
Percy Chapman Black died on 16 September 1961 in Amherst.
What was Percy Chapman Black's occupation?
Percy Chapman Black was a politician, farmer and businessperson.
What nationality was Percy Chapman Black?
Percy Chapman Black was Canadian.
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