Albert John Robertson | |
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Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta | |
In office March 15, 1906 – February 25, 1909 | |
Preceded by | position established |
Succeeded by | R. B. Bennett |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
In office November 9, 1905 – March 22, 1909 | |
Preceded by | New district |
Succeeded by | Louis Roberts |
Constituency | High River |
Personal details | |
Born | September 17, 1864 Markam, Canada West[1] |
Died | January 3, 1952 Three Hills, Alberta[2] | (aged 87)
Political party | Conservative |
Residence | Nanton, Alberta |
Occupation | Farmer, businessman, later lawyer |
Albert John Robertson (September 17, 1864 – January 3, 1952) was a Canadian politician from Alberta and the first Leader of the Opposition in the province's history. He led the Conservatives in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1905 to 1909, before being defeated in the 1909 election.