Duncan McArthur (Canadian politician)
| Duncan McArthur | |
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| Ontario MPP | |
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In office 1940–1943 | |
| Preceded by | Leonard Simpson |
| Succeeded by | George Graham Johnston |
| Constituency | Simcoe Centre |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1885 Dutton, Ontario |
| Died |
July 20, 1943 Grand Bend, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Floy Lawson |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Duncan McArthur (1885[1] – July 20, 1943[2]) was an archivist, educator, civil servant and political figure in Ontario. He represented Simcoe Centre from 1940 to 1943 in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal.[3]
Background
Born in Dutton, Ontario, McArthur was educated in Dutton, at Queen's University and at Osgoode Hall.[2] He worked at the Dominion Archives of Canada from 1907 to 1912.[4] In 1915, he was called to the Ontario bar and practised law in Toronto for two years. From 1919 to 1922, he was assistant general manager for a trust company. In 1920, McArthur married Floy Lawson.[2] In 1922, he joined the history department at Queen's University, later serving as department head.[1] In 1934, he became Ontario's Deputy Minister of Education.[4]
Politics
McArthur was elected to the Ontario assembly by acclamation in 1940 following the death of Leonard Simpson.[2] He served in the Ontario cabinet as Minister of Education from 1940 to 1943.[3]
McArthur died of a heart attack at his summer home at Grand Bend on Lake Huron at the age of 58.[2]
Cabinet positions
| Provincial Government of Mitchell Hepburn | ||
| Cabinet Post (1) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Predecessor | Office | Successor |
| Leonard Simpson | Minister of Education 1940-1943 |
George Drew |
Legacy
He was the author of several textbooks and contributed to the Cambridge History of the British Empire.[2]
Duncan McArthur Hall at Queen's University, which houses the university's Faculty of Education, was named in his honour,[1] as was Duncan McArthur Public School, also in Kingston (now closed).
References
- 1 2 3 "McArthur, Duncan (1885-1943)". Queen's Encyclopedia. Queen's University. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Hon. D. McArthur Dies Suddenly, 58". Montreal Gazette. July 21, 1943. p. 12. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
- 1 2 "Duncan McArthur, MPP". Past & Present MPPs. Legislative Library of Ontario. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
- 1 2 "Duncan Mcarthur New Minister Of Ontario Education". Ottawa Citizen. August 22, 1940. p. 11. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
| 19th Legislative Assembly of Ontario (1934–1937) |
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| 20th Legislative Assembly of Ontario (1937–1942) |
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