Philip Christophers

Philip Martin Christophers (December 21, 1871 – September 9, 1946) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1921 to 1930 sitting with the Dominion Labor caucus in opposition.

Philip Martin Christophers
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office July 18, 1921 – June 19, 1930
Preceded by	Robert Campbell
Succeeded by	George Cruickshank
Constituency	Rocky Mountain
Personal details
Born	December 21, 1871 Lelant, Cornwall, England[1]
Died	September 9, 1946 (aged 74) Edmonton, Alberta[2]
Political party	Dominion Labor
Occupation	Politician

Political career

Christophers ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1921 Alberta general election. He stood as a Dominion Labor candidate in the Rocky Mountain electoral district. The race was hotly contested, and Christophers defeated two other candidates to pick up the seat for his party.[3]

Christophers ran for a second term in the 1926 Alberta general election. He rolled up a very large majority over two other candidates to hold his seat.[4]

Chistophers retired from provincial politics at dissolution of the Assembly in 1930.

References

1. Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1929). "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". The Canadian Parliamentary Guide = Guide Parlementaire Canadien. P. G. Normandin. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
2. "Early Labor Member of Legislature Dies". The Blairmore Graphic. September 13, 1946. p. 1.
3. "Rocky Mountain Official Results 1921 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
4. "Rocky Mountain Official Results 1926 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.

External links

• Legislative Assembly of Alberta Members Listing