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.