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Richmond Francis Lionel Hanna | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Edmonton—Strathcona | |
In office 1953–1957 | |
Preceded by | The electoral district was created in 1952. |
Succeeded by | Sydney Herbert Thompson |
Personal details | |
Born | Monaghan,United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | 26 February 1913
Died | 17 January 1985 71) | (aged
Political party | Liberal |
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