Charles Alexander Best
Charles Alexander Best (July 7, 1931 in Toronto, Ontario – March 25, 1978) was a Canadian politician, farmer, nurseryman and scientist. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1957 election as a Member of the Progressive Conservative to represent the riding of Halton. He was re-elected in 1958 and defeated in the elections of 1962 and 1963. He was the son of Charles Herbert Best, the Canadian medical scientist, and one of the co-discoverers of insulin.
Charles Alexander "Sandy" Best | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Halton | |
| In office 1957–1962 | |
| Preceded by | Sybil Bennett |
| Succeeded by | Harry C. Harley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1931 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | March 25, 1978 (aged 46) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative Party |
| Occupation | Farmer, nurseryman, scientist |
Further reading
Best, Henry B.M. Margaret and Charley: The Personal Story of Dr. Charles Best, the Co-Discoverer of Insulin (Dundern Press. 2003) ISBN 1-55002-399-3. An account of Sandy Best's life, particularly outside politics, is given in some detail.
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