Campbell Leonard Macpherson

Politician

1907 – 1973

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Who was Campbell Leonard Macpherson?

Campbell Leonard Macpherson businessman born St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, the third Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland.

The son of Cluny and Eleanor Macpherson, he was educated at Methodist College, St. John's, Westminster School, London and Columbia University was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1957. He began his career in the family business at The Royal Stores in 1925. In 1965 he became president of that establishment upon the death of his uncle, Harold Macpherson.

Macpherson was an original member of Memorial University's Board of Regents from 1949 to 1957. He was also a member of the Board of Governors of Prince of Wales College.

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Born
Jul 4, 1907
St. John's
Parents
Education
  • Westminster School
Lived in
  • St. John's
Died
Jun 28, 1973
St. John's

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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