Frederick Cronyn Betts
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Frederick Cronyn Betts | |
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In office 1935 – 1938 |
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Preceded by | John Franklin White |
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Succeeded by | Robert James Manion |
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Born | July 4, 1896 London, Ontario, Canada |
Died | May 7, 1938 (aged 41) |
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Conservative Party |
Occupation | solicitor |
Website | *Parliament of Canada biography |
Frederick Cronyn Betts (born July 4, 1896 in London, Ontario, Canada-died May 7, 1938) was a Canadian politician and solicitor. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1935 as a Member of the Conservative Party to represent the riding of London. He died in office on May 7, 1938. Prior to his federal political experience, he was a councillor on the London City Council between 1928 and 1929. During World War 1, he served overseas with the 12th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery in France.