George Arthur Brethen
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Preceded byJohn Albert Sexsmith
Succeeded byRiding redistributed between Hastings—Peterborough and Peterborough West
BornAugust 29, 1877
Norwood, Ontario, Canada
DiedJanuary 31, 1968 (aged 90)
George Arthur Brethen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Peterborough East | |
| In office 1921–1925 | |
| Preceded by | John Albert Sexsmith |
| Succeeded by | Riding redistributed between Hastings—Peterborough and Peterborough West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1877 Norwood, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 31, 1968 (aged 90) |
| Party | Progressive Party |
| Occupation | farmer |
George Arthur Brethen (born August 29, 1877 in Norwood, Ontario, Canada-died January 31, 1968) was a Canadian politician and farmer. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Member of the Progressive Party in the 1921 election to represent the riding of Peterborough East. He was defeated in the 1925 election in the riding of Hastings—Peterborough.
