Robert Winters
Canadian colonel and politician
Born
August 18th, 1910
114 years ago
Died
1969
56 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as the 26th Canadian Minister of Public Works
Held the rank of Colonel in the Canadian Forces
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