William David Knowles

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William David Knowles (16 February 1908 – 23 November 2000) was a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Langton, Ontario and became a teacher by career.

Preceded byJack Roxburgh
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Born(1908-02-16)16 February 1908
Died23 November 2000(2000-11-23) (aged 92)
Quick facts Member of Parliament for Norfolk—Haldimand, Preceded by ...
William David Knowles
Member of Parliament
for Norfolk—Haldimand
In office
25 June 1968  21 March 1979
Preceded byJack Roxburgh
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Personal details
Born(1908-02-16)16 February 1908
Died23 November 2000(2000-11-23) (aged 92)
PartyProgressive Conservative
ProfessionTeacher
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He was first elected at the Norfolk—Haldimand riding in the 1968 general election, defeating Jack Roxburgh. He was re-elected there in the 1972 and 1974 federal elections and completed his term in the 30th Parliament before leaving federal political office.


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