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William A. Campbell

1873 – 1934

Canadian politician

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About William A. Campbell

Lived 1873 – 1934 (aged 61). William A. Campbell was a Canadian politician.

William Alexander Campbell (March 31, 1873 – September 6, 1934) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1909 to 1917 sitting with the Liberal caucus in government.

Political career Campbell was elected to the Alberta Legislature for the first time in the 1909 Alberta general election. He defeated Conservative candidate John Jackson by a comfortable plurality.

Campbell sought re-election again in the 1913 Alberta general election, where he defeated Independent candidate Percival Baker and Conservative candidate George Gordon in a hotly contested three-candidate election.

Charles Cunningham from the Conservative party defeated Campbell in his bid for a third term in office in the 1917 Alberta general election by a margin of 31 votes.

Baker and Campbell faced off again in the 1921 Alberta general election, were Campbell was again defeated.

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Member of Alberta Legislative Assembly
Also known as
William Alexander Campbell, William Campbell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William A. Campbell?

Canadian politician (1873–1934)

When was William A. Campbell born?

William A. Campbell was born on 31 March 1873 in Middlesex County.

When did William A. Campbell die?

William A. Campbell died on 6 September 1934 in Ponoka.

What was William A. Campbell's occupation?

William A. Campbell was a politician.

What nationality was William A. Campbell?

William A. Campbell was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William A. Campbell

· Wikidata: Q8003918

· DBpedia: William A. Campbell (politician)

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