William Egbert
William Egbert (born February 25, 1857 in Welland County , Ontario , † October 15, 1936 in Calgary , Alberta ) was a Canadian politician and doctor. From 1925 to 1931 he was Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Alberta.
biography
After graduating from high school, Egbert attended the University of Toronto and left it in 1889. He later graduated from Victoria University and later earned a doctorate in medicine. He also attended universities in London and New York after completing his studies . While still studying, he married Eva C. Millar on November 27, 1884. He had two children with her, and his son later became a judge at the Alberta Supreme Court.
For a short time Egbert earned his living as a teacher in Dunville. There he managed to become rector. He then completed his studies in Toronto, worked as a doctor in Milverton and finally opened a practice in Calgary in 1904. Egbert, a member of the Alberta Liberal Party and a Freemason , ran for a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in 1909 , but was defeated in the Calgary constituency.
That same year, Egbert was elected to the Calgary City Council. In 1911 he ran unsuccessfully for election as mayor. From 1917 to 1925 he was chairman of the Alberta Provincial Federal Association and in 1918 president of the city chamber of commerce for a year. At the request of Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King , Egbert was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Alberta on October 29, 1925, the appointment was made by Governor General Julian Byng . Egbert held this office until his successor was elected on March 5, 1931.
Egbert died on October 15, 1936 in Calgary and was buried there in Union Cemetery.
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| SURNAME | Egbert, William |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian politician and medical professional |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 25, 1857 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Welland County , Ontario |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 15, 1936 |
| Place of death | Calgary , Alberta |