Edward Schreyer
Edward Richard Schreyer (born December 21, 1935) is a Canadian politician. He was the Governor General of Canada, the 22nd, from 1979 to 1984. He was also the 16th Premier of Manitoba from 1969 to 1977.[1]
Edward Schreyer | |
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22nd Governor General of Canada | |
In office January 22, 1979 – May 14, 1984 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau Joe Clark |
Preceded by | Jules Léger |
Succeeded by | Jeanne Sauvé |
16th Premier of Manitoba | |
In office July 15, 1969 – November 24, 1977 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | Richard S. Bowles William J. McKeag Francis L. Jobin |
Preceded by | Walter Weir |
Succeeded by | Sterling Lyon |
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Personal details | |
Born | Edward Richard Schreyer December 21, 1935 Beausejour, Manitoba, Canada |
Political party | New Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Lily Schreyer |
Profession | Politician, Professor |
Edward Schreyer Media
St. John's College, University of Manitoba, where Schreyer obtained four degrees
The High Commission of Canada in Australia, where Schreyer served as High Commissioner to Australia between 1984 and 1988
References
- ↑ Privy Council Office (October 30, 2008). "Information Resources > Current Chronological List of Members of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada > 1981 – 1990". Queen's Printer for Canada. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2009.