W. A. C. Bennett 1900-1979

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The longest-serving Premier in British Columbia history. He presided over a massive two-decade post-war boom, building colossal hydroelectric dams and establishing BC Ferries.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1900 to 1979
• Born: Sep 6, 1900, Hastings, NB
• Died: Feb 23, 1979, Kelowna, BC

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30