Philip Martin Christophers (December 21, 1871 – September 9, 1946) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1921 to 1930 sitting with the Dominion Labor caucus in opposition.
Philip Martin Christophers | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office July 18, 1921 – June 19, 1930 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Campbell |
| Succeeded by | George Cruickshank |
| Constituency | Rocky Mountain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 21, 1871 Lelant, Cornwall, England[1] |
| Died | September 9, 1946 (aged 74) Edmonton, Alberta[2] |
| Political party | Dominion Labor |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political career edit
Christophers ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1921 Alberta general election. He stood as a Dominion Labor candidate in the Rocky Mountain electoral district. The race was hotly contested, and Christophers defeated two other candidates to pick up the seat for his party.[3]
Christophers ran for a second term in the 1926 Alberta general election. He rolled up a very large majority over two other candidates to hold his seat.[4]
Chistophers retired from provincial politics at dissolution of the Assembly in 1930.
References edit
- ^ Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1929). "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". The Canadian Parliamentary Guide = Guide Parlementaire Canadien. P. G. Normandin. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
- ^ "Early Labor Member of Legislature Dies". The Blairmore Graphic. September 13, 1946. p. 1.
- ^ "Rocky Mountain Official Results 1921 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ^ "Rocky Mountain Official Results 1926 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
