Frederick Russell
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For the American doctor see Frederick F. Russell
Frederick William Russell, OC , CD , LL.D (September 10, 1923 - June 20, 2001) was a Canadian businessman and former Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Born in St. John's, he studied at Dalhousie University and the Atlantic School for Advanced Business Administration. He was a fighter pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. He was president of Blue Peter Steamships.
He was a member of the Newfoundland Labour Relations Board for over 35 years.
He was a founding member of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in St. John's.
From 1991 to 1997, he was the lieutenant-governor of Newfoundland and Labrador.
In 1979, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada and was promoted to Officer in 1999.
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Preceded by: James Aloysius McGrath |
Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador 1991-1997 |
Succeeded by: Arthur Maxwell House |