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Charles Blakeney (Canadian politician)

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Charles Hanford Blakeney (December 2, 1888 – May 23, 1961) was a newspaper owner and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada.[1] He represented the city of Moncton in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1935 to 1945 as a Liberal member.

Charles Blakeney
Mayor of Moncton
In office
1929–1929
New Brunswick Minister of Education
In office
1940–1948
Preceded byA. P. Paterson
Succeeded byJames W. Brittain
Mayor of Moncton
In office
1931–1934
Preceded byC. W. Redmond
Succeeded byThomas H. King
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for Moncton
In office
1935–1945
Personal details
BornDecember 2, 1888
New Brunswick
DiedMay 23, 1961
Moncton, New Brunswick
Political partyLiberal party

He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick to Sherman Blakeney and Alice Warman, and educated at Mount Allison University. In 1916, he married Lilith Lockhart. Blakeney was mayor of Moncton in 1929 and from 1931 to 1934. He also served as president of the Board of Trade. He was named to the province's Executive Council as Minister of Education in 1940.

References

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  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1940, AL Normandin