Lois Hole

Politician

1929 – 2005

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Who was Lois Hole?

Lois Elsa Hole, CM, AOE was a Canadian politician, businesswoman, academician, professional gardener and best-selling author. She was the 15th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta from 10 February 2000 until her death. She was known as the "Queen of Hugs" for breaking with protocol and hugging almost everyone she met, including journalists, diplomats and other politicians.

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Born
Jan 30, 1929
Buchanan
Nationality
  • Canada
Profession
Education
  • Strathcona Composite High School
Employment
  • University of Alberta
Lived in
  • Saskatchewan
  • Edmonton
Died
Jan 6, 2005
Edmonton

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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