Bennett Campbell
Bennett Campbell | |
|---|---|
| 24th Premier of Prince Edward Island | |
| In office September 18, 1978 – May 3, 1979 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | Gordon L. Bennett |
| Preceded by | Alexander B. Campbell |
| Succeeded by | J. Angus MacLean |
| Member of Parliament for Cardigan | |
| In office April 13, 1981 – September 4, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel J. MacDonald |
| Succeeded by | Pat Binns |
| Leader of the Prince Edward Island Liberal Party | |
| In office December 9, 1978 – April 13, 1981 Interim: September 18 – December 9, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander B. Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert Clements (interim) |
| MLA (Assemblyman) for 3rd Kings | |
| In office May 11, 1970 – April 13, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas A. Curran |
| Succeeded by | Joey Fraser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1943 Montague, Prince Edward Island |
| Died | September 11, 2008 (aged 65) Cardigan, Prince Edward Island |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Prince Edward Island Liberal Party |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Margaret Shirley Chiasson
(m. 1970) |
| Children | 8 |
| Residence | Cardigan, Prince Edward Island |
| Alma mater | St. Dunstan's University |
| Occupation | Teacher and Civil servant |
| Profession | Politician |
| Cabinet | Provincial: Minister of Education (1972–1978) Provincial Secretary (1974–1976) Minister of Finance (1976–1978) Federal: Minister of Veterans Affairs (1981–1984) |
William Bennett Campbell PC (August 27, 1943 – September 11, 2008) was a Canadian politician who was the 24th premier of Prince Edward Island.