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William Robert King

1888 – 1953

Canadian politician

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About William Robert King

Lived 1888 – 1953 (aged 65). William Robert King was a Canadian politician.

William Robert King was a provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1935 to 1940 affiliated with the Social Credit caucus for the electoral district of Cochrane.

Political career King ran for a seat in the 1935 Alberta general election. He won in the electoral district of Cochrane as a candidate for the Social Credit defeating incumbent United Farmers of Alberta MLA Robert McCool.

The riding of Cochrane was an abolished and redistributed into the new riding of Banff-Cochrane for the 1940 Alberta general election. King ran in the new district but was defeated by Independent candidate Frank Laut.

King ran for a third time in the 1948 general election. He faced a hotly contested battle against Laut and incumbent Arthur Wray. King finished in third place on the first count and was defeated. His second choice preferences gave Wray the majority needed to win.

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Member of Alberta Legislative Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Robert King?

Canadian politician (1888-1953)

When was William Robert King born?

William Robert King was born on 9 February 1888 in Central Manitoulin.

When did William Robert King die?

William Robert King died on 12 March 1953 in Calgary.

What was William Robert King's occupation?

William Robert King was a politician.

What nationality was William Robert King?

William Robert King was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Robert King

· Wikidata: Q8017630

· DBpedia: William Robert King

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