Edward Michener
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Appointed byRobert Borden
Preceded byR. B. Bennett
Succeeded byGeorge Hoadley
BornAugust 18, 1869
Tintern, Ontario, Canada
The Honourable Edward Michener | |
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| Canadian Senator from Alberta | |
| In office February 5, 1918 – June 16, 1947 | |
| Appointed by | Robert Borden |
| Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta | |
| In office November 10, 1910 – April 5, 1917 | |
| Preceded by | R. B. Bennett |
| Succeeded by | George Hoadley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1869 Tintern, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | June 16, 1947 (aged 77) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Party | Conservative (after 1918) Alberta Conservative Party 1910-1918 |
| Children | Roland Michener |
| Occupation | politician, financial broker |
Edward Michener (August 18, 1869 – June 16, 1947) was a politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and senator from Alberta.
Edward Michener was born on August 18, 1867, to Jacob and Eliza Michener in Tintern, Ontario. He was educated at St. Catharines Collegiate Institute and post-secondary studies at Victoria University, University of Toronto and Wesley College. He was married to Mary E. Roland on September 15, 1897, and together had four sons and four daughters.[1] Michener's son Roland Michener served as Governor General of Canada.