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Erik Nielsen

Canadian politician (1924-2008)

  • Fame50.6
  • Momentum3.1
  • Wikipedia6.3K
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Lived 1924–2008, aged 84Canada
CanadaCanadaPoliticiansPolitician
  • Wikipedia
    8 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1924–2008
    Aged 84
  • Awards
    1
    recognised work
Summary
Updated 2026-08-15

Erik Hersholt Nielsen was a Canadian lawyer and politician. He served as the longtime Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament for Yukon, and was Leader of the Opposition and the third deputy prime minister of Canada. He was the elder brother of actor Leslie Nielsen.

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Momentum3.1
Historical7.0
Source confidence45.0
Completeness70.0
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