George Newcombe Gordon Politician

George Newcombe Gordon, PC (April 15, 1879 – March 21, 1949) was a Canadian politician.Born in Brighton, Ontario, he was a barrister before being elected to the Canadian House of Commons from the riding of Peterborough West in the 1921 federal election. A Liberal, he was defeated in the 1925 federal election. From 1922 to 1925, he was the Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees of the Whole of the House of Commons. In 1925, he was the Minister of Immigration and Colonization.

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 15, 1879
Birth place
Ontario , Brighton Ontario
Date of deathMarch 21, 1949

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Office holder

officeMinister of Immigration and Colonization (1925)
party
Liberal Party of Canada
region
Peterborough West
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