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
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterPierre Trudeau
Joe Clark
Preceded byJules Léger
Succeeded byJeanne Sauvé
16th Premier of Manitoba
In office
July 15, 1969 – November 24, 1977
MonarchElizabeth II
Lieutenant GovernorRichard S. Bowles
William J. McKeag
Francis L. Jobin
Preceded byWalter Weir
Succeeded bySterling Lyon
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Personal details
Born
Edward Richard Schreyer

21 December 1935

     (aged 89)

Beausejour, Manitoba, Canada
Political partyNew Democratic Party
Spouse(s)Lily Schreyer
ProfessionPolitician, Professor

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References

  1. 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.