About Wesley Drewett Black
Lived 1910 – 2000 (aged 89). Wesley Drewett Black was a Canadian politician.
Wesley Drewett Black (November 27, 1910 – January 10, 2000) was an educator and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Nelson-Creston in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1952 to 1972 as a Social Credit member.
He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, He served in the provincial cabinet as Provincial Secretary, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Minister of Social Welfare, Minister of Highways and Minister of Health Services and Hospital Insurance. Black was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1972. He died of pneumonia at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in 2000.
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Who was Wesley Drewett Black?
Canadian politician (1910-2000)
When was Wesley Drewett Black born?
Wesley Drewett Black was born on 27 November 1910 in Vancouver.
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Wesley Drewett Black died on 10 January 2000 in Victoria.
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Wesley Drewett Black was a politician.
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Wesley Drewett Black was Canadian.
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