William Oliver Rose

William Oliver Rose (February 10, 1871[1] – March 4, 1936[2]) was an educator, physician and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Nelson in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1916 to 1924 as a Conservative.

Born in Prince Edward Island, the son of William Rose and Jane Baker,[1] he taught school there and in Manitoba before studying medicine at McGill University. He graduated in 1898 and served at the Royal Victoria Hospital, later moving to Nelson, British Columbia. Rose served as alderman and mayor for Nelson.[2] In 1921, he ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Canadian House of Commons in the riding of Kootenay West.[3]

Rose married Azza J. Brownell in 1901.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Gosnell, R Edward (1906). A history; British Columbia. pp. 470–1. Retrieved 2011-12-22.
  2. 1 2 "Obituaries" (PDF). Canadian Medical Association Journal 34 (5): 595–6. May 1936. PMC 1561648. Retrieved 2011-12-22.
  3. ↑ "Kootenay West, British Columbia (1914 - 1987)". History of Federal Ridings since 1867. Library of Parliament. Retrieved 2011-12-22.


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