About William F. Lloyd
Lived 1864 – 1937 (aged 72). William F. Lloyd was a Canadian politician, editor and head of government.
Sir William Frederick Lloyd (December 17, 1864 – June 13, 1937) was a newspaper editor and Prime Minister of the Dominion of Newfoundland from 1918 to 1919.
Born in Stockport, England, Lloyd emigrated to Newfoundland in 1890 where he taught school before becoming a journalist and becoming editor of The Telegram. He was first elected to the Newfoundland House of Assembly in 1904 as a Liberal and became Leader of the opposition in 1916.
In the 1919 New Year Honours, he was named Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George.
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Who was William F. Lloyd?
Canadian politician (1864-1937)
When was William F. Lloyd born?
William F. Lloyd was born on 17 December 1864 in Stockport.
When did William F. Lloyd die?
William F. Lloyd died on 13 June 1937 in St. John's.
What was William F. Lloyd's occupation?
William F. Lloyd was a politician, editor and head of government.
What nationality was William F. Lloyd?
William F. Lloyd was Canadian.
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