William Robinson Howson | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
In office June 19, 1930 – 1936 | |
Preceded by | David Duggan, Charles Gibbs, John Lymburn, Warren Prevey and Charles Weaver |
Succeeded by | Walter Morrish |
Constituency | Edmonton |
Leader of the Alberta Liberal Party | |
In office 1932 – March 2, 1936 | |
Preceded by | George Webster |
Succeeded by | Edward Gray |
Personal details | |
Born | March 6, 1883 Norwood, Ontario |
Died | June 25, 1952 | (aged 69)
Political party | Liberal |
Occupation | politician, judge, debt collector, soldier banker and real estate agent |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Canada |
Branch/service | Royal Canadian Army |
Years of service | 1916–1918 |
Battles/wars | World War I |
William Robinson Howson (March 6, 1883 – June 25, 1952) was a politician, judge, debt collector, soldier, banker, and real estate agent from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1930 to 1936 sitting with the Liberal caucus in opposition. He led the caucus and the party from 1932 to 1936.