Manley Justin Edwards
| Manley Justin Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Calgary West | |
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In office 1940–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Douglas Cunnington |
| Succeeded by | Arthur LeRoy Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
February 18, 1892 Caistorville, Ontario |
| Died |
May 8, 1962 (aged 70) Calgary, Alberta |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession | teacher, lawyer |
Manley Justin Edwards (February 18, 1892 – May 8, 1962) was a barrister, teacher and Canadian federal politician.
Edwards ran as a Liberal candidate in the 1940 Canadian federal election. He defeated incumbent Douglas Cunnington in a hotly contested race. Edwards has been the only Liberal candidate to win Calgary West thus far. He served 1 term in office before retiring in 1945.
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