Mitchell Hepburn | |
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11th Premier of Ontario | |
In office July 10, 1934 – October 21, 1942 | |
Monarchs | George V Edward VIII George VI |
Lieutenant Governor | Herbert A. Bruce Albert E. Matthews |
Preceded by | George Stewart Henry |
Succeeded by | Gordon Daniel Conant |
Member of Parliament for Elgin West | |
In office September 14, 1926 – June 8, 1934 | |
Preceded by | Hugh Cummings McKillop |
Succeeded by | Wilson Henry Mills |
MPP for Elgin | |
In office June 19, 1934 – March 24, 1945 | |
Preceded by | New riding |
Succeeded by | Fletcher Stewart Thomas |
Personal details | |
Born | Mitchell Frederick Hepburn August 12, 1896 St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada |
Died | January 5, 1953 St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada | (aged 56)
Resting place | St. Thomas Cemetery |
Political party | Ontario Liberal |
Other political affiliations | United Farmers of Ontario (until 1923) |
Spouse | Eva Burton |
Relations | Peter Hepburn (1932-2015) - son |
Mitchell Frederick Hepburn (August 12, 1896 – January 5, 1953) was the 11th premier of Ontario, from 1934 to 1942. He was the youngest premier in Ontario history, becoming premier at age 37. He was the only Ontario Liberal Party leader in the 20th century to lead his party to two majorities.