Larry Shaben, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Larry Shaben

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 20-Mar-1935

Place of Birth: Hanna, Alberta, Canada

Date of Death: 06-Sep-2008

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Lawrence "Larry" Ralph Shaben (March 20, 1935 – September 6, 2008) was a Canadian politician of Lebanese descent and the first Muslim Cabinet Minister in Canada.
He was also one of the first Muslims to be elected to higher office in North America.
He held a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1975 to 1989 sitting with the governing Progressive Conservative Caucus.
During his time in office he served as a cabinet minister in the governments of Premier Peter Lougheed and Don Getty occupying various portfolios from 1979 to 1989.