Leonard Braithwaite
Leonard Braithwaite | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1963–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Ed Philip |
| Constituency | Etobicoke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leonard Austin Braithwaite October 23, 1923 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | March 28, 2012 (aged 88) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Ontario Liberal |
| Spouse | Anne Braithwaite |
| Children | Roger David |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch/service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1943-46 |
| Rank | DAC |
| Unit | 6th Bomber Group |
Leonard Austin Braithwaite CM OOnt QC (October 23, 1923 – March 28, 2012) was a Canadian lawyer and former politician in Ontario, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a member of the Liberal Party from 1963 to 1975. He was the first Black Canadian to be elected to the Ontario Legislature.