McGeer, Gerald Grattan

McGEER, Gerald Grattan, lawyer, politician, mayor of Vancouver (b 6 Jan 1888, Winnipeg; d 11 Aug 1947, Vancouver). One of the most prominent, flamboyant politicians in VANCOUVER's history, he is described by his biographer as "the most successful failed politician of his time." He moved to Vancouver in his youth with his family and quit school at age 14 to become an iron moulder. As a member of the union he developed into a skilled debater and decided to become a lawyer. After studies in...

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