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Mary Elizabeth Kinnear

Canadian politician (1898–1991) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mary Elizabeth Kinnear (April 3, 1898 December 24, 1991) was a Canadian senator.

Appointed byLester B. Pearson
Born(1898-04-03)April 3, 1898
DiedDecember 24, 1991(1991-12-24) (aged 93)
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Mary Elizabeth Kinnear
Canadian Senator
from Ontario
In office
April 6, 1967  April 3, 1973
Appointed byLester B. Pearson
Personal details
Born(1898-04-03)April 3, 1898
DiedDecember 24, 1991(1991-12-24) (aged 93)
PartyLiberal
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Background

Born in Wainfleet, Ontario, she was president of the National Federation of Liberal Women from 1959 to 1963. She was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Lester Pearson in 1967 representing the senatorial division of Welland, Ontario. A Liberal, she retired in 1973 on her 75th birthday.

References

  • "Mary Kinnear, 93, A Canadian Feminist". The New York Times. December 28, 1991. Retrieved May 22, 2006.

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