George Ben
George Ben (September 5, 1925 – December 17, 1978) was an Ontario lawyer and political figure. He represented Bracondale and then Humber in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1965 as a Liberal member until his defeat in the 1971 provincial election. Ben was a member of Toronto City Council in the early 1960s, representing Ward 5, and returned to council in the 1972 municipal election. He was re-elected for the final time in 1978, and died in office on December 17, 1978.
George Ben | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1967–1971 | |
| Preceded by | Bev Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Nick Leluk |
| Constituency | Humber |
| In office 1965–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Gould |
| Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
| Constituency | Bracondale |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1925 Slovakia |
| Died | December 17, 1978 (aged 53) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Ruby Elizabeth Hall (m. 1952) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canadian |
| Branch/service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942-1945 |
| Rank | Gunner |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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