William Archibald Rae
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Preceded byAlphaeus Patterson
Succeeded byDonald MacBeth Kennedy
ConstituencyPeace River
BornApril 3, 1875
William Archibald Rae | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office June 7, 1917 – July 18, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Alphaeus Patterson |
| Succeeded by | Donald MacBeth Kennedy |
| Constituency | Peace River |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1875 |
| Died | April 5, 1943 (aged 68) |
| Party | Alberta Liberal Party |
William Archibald Rae (May 3, 1875 – May 5, 1943) was a businessman and provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He was born in Thedford, Ontario.
Rae was instrumental in the founding of Grande Prairie, Alberta with his work as secretary-treasure in The Argonaut Company Ltd. The company bought and subdivided land that became the city. He founded the company with his business partner Alphaeus Patterson.[1]
