Leonard Percy de Wolfe Tilley
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Leonard P. D. Tilley speaking on Parliament Hill in 1927
Leonard Percy de Wolfe Tilley (May 21, 1870-December 28, 1947) was a New Brunswick politician and premier. Tilley was elected to the provincial legislature in 1916 as a Conservative MLA and became a cabinet minister in 1925 under Premier John B. M. Baxter. In 1931 Baxter's successor, Charles D. Richards made Tilley minister of lands and mines, a position he held until succeeding Richards in 1933 as Premier. The Tory governments, despite two changes in premiers, was unable to deal with the Great Depression or maintain public confidence and Tilley's government was defeated in the 1935 election. Out of politics, Tilley became a judge.
Tilley is the son of Samuel Leonard Tilley, one of the Fathers of Confederation.
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Preceded by: Charles D. Richards 1931-1933 |
Premier of New Brunswick 1933-1935 |
Succeeded by: Allison A. Dysart 1935-1940 |