Leonard Jennett Simpson
| Leonard Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
|
In office 1929–1940 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Ernest Wright |
| Succeeded by | Duncan McArthur |
| Constituency | Simcoe Centre |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 30, 1882 Thornton, Ontario |
| Died |
August 18, 1940 (aged 58) Picton, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Eleanor M. Dutcher |
| Occupation | Physician |
Leonard Jennett Simpson (July 30, 1882[1] – August 18, 1940)[2] was a physician and political figure in Ontario. He represented Simcoe Centre in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1929 to 1940 as a Liberal member.[3]
Background
The son of James Simpson and Rachael Jennett, he was born in Thornton, Ontario.[1] Simpson was educated at the University of Toronto.[2] In 1911, he married Eleanor M. Dutcher.
Politics
Simpson ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Ontario assembly in 1923.[1]
He served as Minister of Education from 1934 to 1940.[3] In 1935, he was named honorary president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.[4] Simpson died in office in Picton, Ontario at the age of 58.[5]
Cabinet positions
| Provincial Government of Mitchell Hepburn | ||
| Cabinet Post (1) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Predecessor | Office | Successor |
| George Henry | Minister of Education 1934-1940 |
Duncan McArthur |
References
- 1 2 3 Normandin, A L (1939). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1939.
- 1 2 Journal of the American Medical Association (PDF). American Medical Association. October 26, 1940. p. 1472. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- 1 2 "Leonard Jennett Simpson, MPP". Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ↑ "Hon. L.J. Simpson named". Montreal Gazette. January 9, 1935. p. 7. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ↑ Boston Globe. August 19, 1940. p. 11. Missing or empty
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