Bill Vander Zalm
William Nicholas Vander Zalm (born Wilhelmus Nicholaas Theodore Marie van der Zalm; May 29, 1934) is a Dutch-born Canadian entrepreneur and politician. He served as the 28th premier of British Columbia from 1986 to 1991.
Bill Vander Zalm | |
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| 28th Premier of British Columbia | |
| In office August 6, 1986 – April 2, 1991 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | Robert G. Rogers David Lam |
| Preceded by | Bill Bennett |
| Succeeded by | Rita Johnston |
| 29th Mayor of Surrey | |
| In office 1969 – December 11, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | W.E. Stagg |
| Succeeded by | Ed McKitka |
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Richmond | |
| In office October 22, 1986 – October 17, 1991 Serving with Nick Loenen | |
| Preceded by | James Arthur Nielsen |
| Succeeded by | Riding Abolished |
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Surrey | |
| In office December 11, 1975 – May 5, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Ernest Hall |
| Succeeded by | Rita Johnston William Earl Reid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wilhelmus Nicholaas Theodore Marie van der Zalm May 29, 1934 Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands |
| Political party | Social Credit Party |
| Other political affiliations | British Columbia Reform Party |
| Spouse | Lillian Vander Zalm |
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