Adam Beck
Sir Adam Beck (June 20, 1857 – August 15, 1925) was a Canadian politician and hydroelectricity advocate who founded the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario.
Sir Adam Beck | |
|---|---|
| MPP | |
| In office 1923–1925 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh Allan Stevenson |
| Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
| In office 1902–1919 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Baxter Leys |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Allan Stevenson |
| Constituency | London |
| Chairman of Ontario Hydro | |
| In office 1906–1925 | |
| Preceded by | none |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 20, 1857 Baden, Canada West |
| Died | August 15, 1925 (aged 68) London, Ontario |
| Resting place | Hamilton Cemetery |
| Spouse | Lilian (Ottaway) Beck |
| Cabinet | Minister Without Portfolio (1905-1914) |
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