Grote Stirling

Grote Stirling, PC (July 31, 1875 January 18, 1953) was a Canadian politician.

The Hon.

Grote Stirling
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Yale
In office
1924–1948
Preceded byMartin Burrell
Succeeded byOwen Jones
Personal details
Born(1875-07-31)July 31, 1875
Tunbridge Wells, England
DiedJanuary 18, 1953(1953-01-18) (aged 77)
Political partyConservative
CabinetMinister of National Defence
Minister of Fisheries (Acting)

Born in Tunbridge Wells, England, he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada representing the British Columbia riding of Yale in a 1924 by-election. A Conservative, he was re-elected in 1925, 1926, 1930, 1935, and 1940. From 1934 to 1935, he was the Minister of National Defence and Minister of Fisheries (Acting).

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