John Groves Gould
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BornApril 20, 1912
DiedFebruary 7, 2002 (aged 89)
John Groves Gould | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Vancouver-Burrard | |
| In office 1949–1952 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 20, 1912 |
| Died | February 7, 2002 (aged 89) |
| Party | British Columbia Liberal Party |
John Groves Gould (April 20, 1912 – February 7, 2002) was a Canadian lawyer and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Vancouver-Burrard in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Liberal from 1949 to 1952.
He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia,[1] the son of John Gould, a native of England, and Clara Groves. Groves served as a lieutenant with the Royal Canadian Navy in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean during World War II. He served as a member of a Liberal-Conservative coalition in the provincial assembly.[1] Groves was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1952 and 1953.[2]
He died in 2002 after a brief illness.[3]
