Carl Liden, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Carl Liden

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 03-Feb-1929

Place of Birth: Govan, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date of Death: 21-Mar-2010

Profession: politician, trade unionist

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Carl Liden

  • Carl Oswald Liden (February 3, 1929 – March 21, 2010) was a political figure in British Columbia.
  • He represented Delta in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1972 to 1975 as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member. He was born in Govan, Saskatchewan, the son of Carl Ragnar Liden, and was educated in Surrey, British Columbia.
  • Liden married Beverley Anne Hill in 1950.
  • He worked for Delta Insurance.
  • Liden was a member of the board of the Delta Credit Union, also serving as chair.
  • He served on the municipal council for Delta from 1958 to 1963.
  • Liden was also an administrator for the Laborers Medical and Benefit Plan.
  • He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1969.
  • Liden was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1975 and 1979.
  • Liden served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Transport and Communications.
  • He died in an extended care home after suffering from a long illness.

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