| Birth: | Jul. 3, 1870 | | Death: | Jun. 26, 1947 | 
11th Prime Minister of Canada (1930-1935) Conservative-Alberta. New Brunswick-born lawyer, was first prime minister elected representing the west. Served in the House of Commons (1911-1937). Minister of Justice (1920-21), Minister of Mines (1926). Leader of the Conservative Party (1927-1937). Became prime minister just as the Great Depression was setting in. Virtually every measure he tried failed. Dissillusioned, he left Canada and never returned. Retired in England, he was created Viscount Bennett of Mickelham, Hopewell and Calgary, with a seat in the House of Lords (1941-1947).
Cause of death: Heart failure
Search Amazon for Richard Bedford Bennett | | | Burial:
St Michael Churchyard
Mickleham
Surrey, England |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Nov 03, 1998
Find A Grave Memorial# 3799 |
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Well you did try to create a Canadian New Deal, but it wasn't in the cards for you. But you certainly were more effective as an opponent (for five years) than Meighan had been against Mackenzie King. Rest in peace
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J.B.
Added: Jan. 14, 2013 |
In Memory. We share a great grandmother. I find that very interesting. With respect,
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J.A.
Added: May. 11, 2012 |
In memory of Richard Bedford Bennett.
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Laurel Robson
Added: Oct. 14, 2011 |
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