John Horne Blackmore

John Horne Blackmore (March 27, 1890 – May 2, 1971) was a Canadian school teacher and principal and Canadian politician. He was one of the first elected members and leaders of the Social Credit Party of Canada, a political party in Canada that promoted the social credit theories of monetary reform.

John Horne Blackmore
Blackmore in the 1940s
Leader of the Social Credit Party of Canada
In office
October 14, 1935  April 6, 1944
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded bySolon Earl Low
Member of Parliament
for Lethbridge
In office
October 14, 1935  March 31, 1958
Preceded byJohn Smith Stewart
Succeeded byDeane Gundlock
Personal details
Born(1890-03-27)March 27, 1890
Sublett, Idaho, U.S.
DiedMay 2, 1971(1971-05-02) (aged 81)
Cardston, Alberta
Political partySocial Credit Party
ProfessionTeacher, principal
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