Garde Gardom
Lawyer and Lieutenant Governor of BC
Born
July 17th, 1924
101 years ago
Died
June 18th, 2013
12 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Graduated from the University of British Columbia with a law degree and practiced law for several years. Served in various public roles, including membership in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Appointed as the 26th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 1995 to 2001, representing the monarch in the province and performing various ceremonial duties. Contributed to numerous community and charitable organizations throughout his career.
Served as the 26th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
Was a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
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