Leonard Jennett Simpson
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| Leonard Simpson | |
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| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1929–1940 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Ernest Wright |
| Succeeded by | Duncan McArthur |
| Constituency | Simcoe Centre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1882 Thornton, Ontario |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Picton, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Eleanor M. Dutcher |
| Occupation | Physician |
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]
Background
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
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
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| Cabinet Post (1) | ||
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| Predecessor | Office | Successor |
| George Henry | Minister of Education 1934-1940 |
Duncan McArthur |
References
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| 19th Legislative Assembly of Ontario (1934–1937) |
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| 20th Legislative Assembly of Ontario (1937–1942) |
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