Davie Fulton
Canadian lawyer and politician
Born
1916
110 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Practiced law and served as a judge in Canada. Elected as a Member of Parliament and held the position of Minister of National Defence. Contributed to legal reforms and served on several judicial committees. Prominent in shaping policies and legislation during the mid-20th century.
Served as Minister of National Defence
Elected as a Member of Parliament for Kamloops
Practiced law and served on the bench
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