Alex Campbell (politician)
Alexander Bradshaw Campbell PC OC OPEI (born December 1, 1933) is a former politician of Prince Edward Island, Canada. He is the son of former premier Thane A. Campbell and Cecilia L. Bradshaw. He entered politics by winning a seat in the legislature through a 1965 by-election in 5th Prince. Later the same year he was elected leader of the PEI Liberal Party and, in 1966 took the party to power becoming, at 32, one of the youngest premiers ever elected in Canada. He also held the position of Attorney-General from 1966 until 1969.
The Honourable Alexander Bradshaw Campbell PC, OC, OPEI | |
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| 23rd Premier of Prince Edward Island | |
| In office July 28, 1966 – September 18, 1978 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor |
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| Preceded by | Walter R. Shaw |
| Succeeded by | W. Bennett Campbell |
| Leader of the Prince Edward Island Liberal Party | |
| In office December 11, 1965 – September 18, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Alex W. Matheson |
| Succeeded by | W. Bennett Campbell |
| MLA (Councillor) for 5th Prince | |
| In office February 9, 1965 – September 18, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Lorne Monkley |
| Succeeded by | Peter Pope |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1933 Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Marilyn Ruth Gilmour
(m. 1961) |
| Relations | Thane A. Campbell (father) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Stanley Bridge |
| Alma mater | Dalhousie University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Profession | Politician |
| Cabinet | Attorney General (1966–1969) Minister of Development (1969–1972) Minister of Agriculture and Forestry (1972–1974) Minister of Justice and Attorney and Advocate General (1974–1978) |
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