Charles Cross
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For the American writer, see Charles R. Cross. For the British scientist, see Charles Frederick Cross.
Charles Wilson Cross (30 November 1872 – 2 June 1928 was a politician from Alberta, Canada.
He served as member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the Alberta Liberal Party from 1905 to 1925.
Charles Cross was the only MLA in Alberta history to run in and be elected in two districts. He was elected in both Edmonton and Edson in 1913 and he represented both districts until 1917. He served as Attorney General during his time in office in Alberta.
He resigned from the legislature to run for the Canadian House of Commons. He was elected in 1925 for Athabaska for the Liberal Party of Canada. He was defeated in 1926.
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| 1st Ministry - Government of Alexander Cameron Rutherford | ||
| Cabinet Post | ||
|---|---|---|
| Predecessor | Office | Successor |
| New Position | Attorney General (1905–1910) |
Charles R. Mitchell |
| Preceded by New District |
MLA Edmonton 1905-1917 |
Succeeded by Andrew McLennan |
| Preceded by New District |
MLA Edson 1913-1925 |
Succeeded by Christopher Pattinson |
