W. A. C. Bennett
Canadian politician, Premier of BC
Born
September 6th, 1900
124 years ago
Died
February 23rd, 1979
46 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Led British Columbia government for 20 years
Developed provincial hydroelectric projects
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