Henry Frederick William Behnsen

Henry Frederick William Behnsen (March 16, 1852[1] March 6, 1938) was a German-born cigar manufacturer[1] and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Victoria City from 1907 to 1916 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Conservative.

Henry Frederick William Behnsen
Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
In office
1907–1916
ConstituencyVictoria City
Personal details
Born(1852-03-16)March 16, 1852
Hanover, German Confederation
DiedMarch 6, 1938(1938-03-06) (aged 85)
Seattle, Washington
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)
Elizabeth G. Reade
(
m. 1878)
OccupationCigar manufacturer, politician

He was born in Hanover and was educated there. Behnsen served as a paymaster in the German Army. In 1878, he married Elizabeth G. Reade.[1]

He died in Seattle on March 6, 1938.[2]

References

  1. Chambers, Ernest J (1910). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1910.
  2. "Henry F. W. Behnsen". Vancouver Sun. Victoria. March 9, 1938. p. 7. Retrieved March 16, 2020 via Newspapers.com.


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