W. A. C. Bennett President

William Andrew Cecil Bennett, PC, OC (September 6, 1900 – February 23, 1979) was the 25th Premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia. With just over 20 years in office, Bennett was and remains the longest-serving premier in British Columbia history. He was usually referred to as W.A.C. Bennett, although some referred to him either affectionately or mockingly as "Wacky" Bennett. To his close friends, he was known as "Cece".

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 06, 1900
Birth place
New Brunswick , Hastings New Brunswick
Religion
United Church of Canada
Date of deathFebruary 23, 1979
Place of death
Kelowna

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