About William George Clark
Lived 1865 – 1948 (aged 82). William George Clark was a Canadian politician and merchant.
William George Clark (October 1, 1865 – January 18, 1948) was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented York—Sunbury in the House of Commons of Canada from 1935 to 1940 as a Liberal member. Clark was the 19th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick from 1940 to 1945.
He was born in Queensbury, New Brunswick. Clark served as a town councillor for Fredericton Town Council from 1917 to 1925 and was mayor from 1925 to 1935.
Father of historian Esther Clark Wright.
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Who was William George Clark?
Canadian politician (1865–1948)
When was William George Clark born?
William George Clark was born on 1 October 1865 in Queensbury Parish.
When did William George Clark die?
William George Clark died on 18 January 1948 in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
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William George Clark was a politician and merchant.
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William George Clark was Canadian.
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