https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Baker_(Canadian_politician)
Peter Baker (1887–1973), born Bedouin Ferran, also known as Ahmad Ali Ferran[1] and Faron Ahmed upon death, was a Lebanese-born Canadian trader, politician, and author.[2]
Early life
Baker was born in 1887 as Bedouin Ferran or as Ahmad Ali Ferran[1] on the territory of Levant, which is now Lebanon.[2]
At the turn of the century, he emigrated to Canada from the Turkish (Ottoman) conscription for young Arabs whom Turkey made to fight against the Yemenis.[1]
Ferran worked at a Holy Cross College as a labourer, and in 1909, was given his anglicised name by the college's Catholic priest. Thereonafter, he moved to the province of Alberta.[2]
Canada
In 1910s, Baker began work as a trapper[3] and trader of northern fur and essentials with Canadian First Nations, establishing with his native trading partners novel and adaptive ways of both trade and credit.[4]
After his trade ended, Baker entered politics, and was elected a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories for the period of 1964–1967.[5] He was one of the earliest Muslim politicians in Canada.[6]
Baker's funeral took place on 13 November 1973 in Al-Rashid Mosque in Edmonton, Alberta. Notably, Baker was identified in the 17 November 1973 press of Edmonton Journal's Deaths and Notices section as "Faron Ahmed, 62".[2]
Baker authored a book, Memoirs of an Arctic Arab, published posthumously in 1976.
Peter Baker (1887–1973), born Bedouin Ferran, also known as Ahmad Ali Ferran[1] and Faron Ahmed upon death, was a Lebanese-born Canadian trader, politician, and author.[2]
Early life
Baker was born in 1887 as Bedouin Ferran or as Ahmad Ali Ferran[1] on the territory of Levant, which is now Lebanon.[2]
At the turn of the century, he emigrated to Canada from the Turkish (Ottoman) conscription for young Arabs whom Turkey made to fight against the Yemenis.[1]
Ferran worked at a Holy Cross College as a labourer, and in 1909, was given his anglicised name by the college's Catholic priest. Thereonafter, he moved to the province of Alberta.[2]
Canada
In 1910s, Baker began work as a trapper[3] and trader of northern fur and essentials with Canadian First Nations, establishing with his native trading partners novel and adaptive ways of both trade and credit.[4]
After his trade ended, Baker entered politics, and was elected a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories for the period of 1964–1967.[5] He was one of the earliest Muslim politicians in Canada.[6]
Baker's funeral took place on 13 November 1973 in Al-Rashid Mosque in Edmonton, Alberta. Notably, Baker was identified in the 17 November 1973 press of Edmonton Journal's Deaths and Notices section as "Faron Ahmed, 62".[2]
Baker authored a book, Memoirs of an Arctic Arab, published posthumously in 1976.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Baker_(Canadian_politician)
Peter Baker (1887–1973), born Bedouin Ferran, also known as Ahmad Ali Ferran[1] and Faron Ahmed upon death, was a Lebanese-born Canadian trader, politician, and author.[2]
Early life
Baker was born in 1887 as Bedouin Ferran or as Ahmad Ali Ferran[1] on the territory of Levant, which is now Lebanon.[2]
At the turn of the century, he emigrated to Canada from the Turkish (Ottoman) conscription for young Arabs whom Turkey made to fight against the Yemenis.[1]
Ferran worked at a Holy Cross College as a labourer, and in 1909, was given his anglicised name by the college's Catholic priest. Thereonafter, he moved to the province of Alberta.[2]
Canada
In 1910s, Baker began work as a trapper[3] and trader of northern fur and essentials with Canadian First Nations, establishing with his native trading partners novel and adaptive ways of both trade and credit.[4]
After his trade ended, Baker entered politics, and was elected a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories for the period of 1964–1967.[5] He was one of the earliest Muslim politicians in Canada.[6]
Baker's funeral took place on 13 November 1973 in Al-Rashid Mosque in Edmonton, Alberta. Notably, Baker was identified in the 17 November 1973 press of Edmonton Journal's Deaths and Notices section as "Faron Ahmed, 62".[2]
Baker authored a book, Memoirs of an Arctic Arab, published posthumously in 1976.
Peter Baker (1887–1973), born Bedouin Ferran, also known as Ahmad Ali Ferran[1] and Faron Ahmed upon death, was a Lebanese-born Canadian trader, politician, and author.[2]
Early life
Baker was born in 1887 as Bedouin Ferran or as Ahmad Ali Ferran[1] on the territory of Levant, which is now Lebanon.[2]
At the turn of the century, he emigrated to Canada from the Turkish (Ottoman) conscription for young Arabs whom Turkey made to fight against the Yemenis.[1]
Ferran worked at a Holy Cross College as a labourer, and in 1909, was given his anglicised name by the college's Catholic priest. Thereonafter, he moved to the province of Alberta.[2]
Canada
In 1910s, Baker began work as a trapper[3] and trader of northern fur and essentials with Canadian First Nations, establishing with his native trading partners novel and adaptive ways of both trade and credit.[4]
After his trade ended, Baker entered politics, and was elected a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories for the period of 1964–1967.[5] He was one of the earliest Muslim politicians in Canada.[6]
Baker's funeral took place on 13 November 1973 in Al-Rashid Mosque in Edmonton, Alberta. Notably, Baker was identified in the 17 November 1973 press of Edmonton Journal's Deaths and Notices section as "Faron Ahmed, 62".[2]
Baker authored a book, Memoirs of an Arctic Arab, published posthumously in 1976.
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PETER BAKER
1887-1973
"ARAB OF THE ARCTIC"
MEMBER NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
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