Richard Hanson | |
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| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office May 14, 1940 – January 1, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Manion |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Graydon |
| Mayor of Fredericton | |
| In office 1918–1920 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1879 Bocabec, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | July 10, 1948 (aged 69) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Jean B. Neill (m. 1906) |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | 270 Church St., Fredericton |
| Alma mater | Mount Allison University, Dalhousie Law School |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Richard Burpee Hanson, PC, KC (March 20, 1879 – July 14, 1948) was a Canadian politician who served as interim leader of the Conservative Party from May 14, 1940, until November 11, 1941.