Hartland Molson
Canadian politician and captain
Born
May 29th, 1907
118 years ago
Died
September 28th, 2002
23 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Born in 1907, a politician representing the Conservative Party in Canada, served as a Member of Parliament for the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce riding. Also known for significant contributions in the Molson family business, which was instrumental in the Canadian brewing industry. Held various leadership roles in the Molson Brewery, contributing to its development and growth. Actively participated in community and public service initiatives throughout the career.
Served as a Member of Parliament for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Contributed to the expansion of Molson Brewery
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