10 Facts About Edward Michener

Edward Michener was a politician from Alberta, Canada.

Edward Michener served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and senator from Alberta.

Edward Michener was born on August 18,1867, to Jacob and Eliza Michener in Tintern, Ontario.

Edward Michener was educated at St Catharines Collegiate Institute and post-secondary studies at Victoria University, University of Toronto and Wesley College.

Edward Michener was married to Mary E Roland on September 15,1897, and together had four sons and four daughters.

Michener's son Roland Michener served as Governor General of Canada.

Edward Michener was acclaimed as mayor of Red Deer, District of Alberta, in the 1904 mayoral race.

Edward Michener held that position for two terms until 1906.

Edward Michener was elected as an independent in the 1909 Alberta election.

Edward Michener became Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta and leader of the Alberta Conservative party.