John Chalker Crosbie Politician

Sir John Chalker Crosbie (11 September 1876 – 5 October 1932) was a merchant and politician from the Dominion of Newfoundland. An aggressive and energetic entrepreneur, he created a fortune (which he lost) and started the Crosbie dynasty. His son, Chesley Crosbie, and grandson, John Crosbie were both affluent politicians. In 1900 Crosbie founded Crosbie and Co. and by 1920 was one of the leading fish exporters in Newfoundland. He entered politics as MHA for Bay de Verde in 1908. He was Minister of Shipping in 1919 and Minister of Finance and Customs under Prime Minister Walter Monroe from 1924 to 1928. After Edward Morris resigned at the end of 1917, Crosbie served as Prime Minister in a caretaker capacity until 5 January 1918, when William Lloyd took office.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 11, 1876
Birth place
Newfoundland and Labrador , Brigus , Dominion of Newfoundland
Date of deathOctober 05, 1932
Place of death
Newfoundland and Labrador , Dominion of Newfoundland , St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador

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Office holder

officePrime Minister of Newfoundland
party
Conservative parties in Newfoundland (pre-Confederation)
Newfoundland People's Party
United Newfoundland Party
successor
William F. Lloyd

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External resources

  1. http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/en/article/sir-john-chalker-crosbie