John Edward Brownlee
✓ Source-basedstableFifth Premier of Alberta, Canada (1883-1961)
John Edward Brownlee was the fifth premier of Alberta, serving from 1925 until 1934. Born in Port Ryerse, Ontario, he studied history and political science at the University of Toronto's Victoria College before moving west to Calgary to become a lawyer.
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Victoria College as it appeared in the 1930s
Florence Edy in 1909
As an articling clerk, Brownlee became close to future Canadian Prime Minister R. B. Bennett.
The directors of the United Grain Growers in October 1916. Brownlee is standing in the back row at left.
Henry Wise Wood's influence on Brownlee's life would be profound.
The natural resources agreement between Alberta and the federal government was signed December 14, 1929.
The Hunger March in Edmonton, December 1932Politicians from Canada 6
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John Edward Brownlee was the fifth premier of Alberta, serving from 1925 until 1934. Born in Port Ryerse, Ontario, he studied history and political science at the University of Toronto's Victoria College before moving west to Calgary to become a lawyer. His clients included the United Farmers of Alberta (UFA); through his connection with that lobby group, he was involved in founding the United Grain Growers (UGG).
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