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]
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 | Eleanor M. Dutcher |
| Occupation | Physician |
Background edit
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 edit
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 edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Normandin, A L (1939). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1939.
- ^ a b Journal of the American Medical Association (PDF). American Medical Association. October 26, 1940. p. 1472. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ a b "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.
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