Forbes Godfrey
Canadian politician
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| Intro | Canadian politician | |
| Places | Canada | |
| was | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 31 March 1867, Wellington North, Canada | |
| Death | 6 January 1932Toronto, Canada (aged 64 years) | |
| Star sign | Aries | |
| Politics: | Progressive Conservative Party Of Ontario |
The details
Biography
Forbes Elliott Godfrey (March 31, 1867 – January 6, 1932) was an Ontario physician and political figure. He represented York West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1907 to 1932.
Background
He was born in Monck Township, the son of Methodist Minister Robert Godfrey. Godfrey was educated at the University of Toronto and the University of Edinburgh. He set up a medical practice with his partner which ran from his house on Albert Avenue in the Town of Mimico. On his death the Town of Mimico observed a day of mourning.
Politics
Godfrey was elected in a 1907 by-election held after the death of Joseph Wesley St. John. He served as Minister of Labour from 1923 to 1930 and Minister of Health from 1924 to 1930.
Cabinet positions
| Ontario Provincial Government of Howard Ferguson | ||
| Cabinet posts (2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Predecessor | Office | Successor |
| Walter Rollo | Minister of Labour 1923-1930 | Joseph Monteith |
| New position | Minister of Health 1924-1930 | John Morrow Robb |