Frank Thomas Stanfield [SEP] position held
Frank Thomas Stanfield
Frank Thomas Stanfield (25 February 1903 – 2 July 1967) was a member of the House of Commons of Canada for the Colchester—Hants riding in Nova Scotia between 1945 and 1953. Stanfield was born in Truro, Nova Scotia and served two terms for the Progressive Conservative party in the 20th and 21st Canadian Parliaments. His career background was in industry.
The son of Frank Stanfield and S. Emma Thomas, and brother of Robert Stanfield, he was educated in Truro and at McGill University. In
sometimes referred to as "the best prime minister Canada never had". As one of Canada's most distinguished and respected statesmen, he was one of several people granted the style "The Right Honourable" who were not so entitled by virtue of an office held.
Early life and education.
Stanfield was born in Truro, Nova Scotia, the son of Sarah Emma (née Thomas) and entrepreneur Frank Stanfield. His family owned Stanfield's Limited, a large textile company. He studied economics and political science at