Richard Langton Baker
Richard Langton Baker (May 14, 1870 – January 3, 1951) was a Canadian politician. Born in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, Baker was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1925 as a Member of the historical Conservative Party in the riding of Toronto Northeast. He was defeated in the same riding in 1926, but, won again in 1930. He was elected in the riding of Eglinton in 1935 and defeated in 1940 as a member of the National Government coalition.
Richard Langton Baker | |
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| Member of Parliament for Toronto Northeast | |
| In office 1925–1926 | |
| Preceded by | riding was created in 1924 from parts of Toronto North and York South |
| Succeeded by | Newton Manly Young |
| Member of Parliament for Eglinton | |
| In office 1930–1935 | |
| Preceded by | Newton Manly Young |
| Succeeded by | electoral district was abolished in 1933 when it was redistributed between Eglinton, Rosedale, Spadina and St. Paul's |
| In office 1935–1940 | |
| Preceded by | riding was created in 1933 from parts of Toronto Northeast riding |
| Succeeded by | Frederick George Hoblitzell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 14, 1870 Strathroy, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 3, 1951 |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Profession | manufacturer |
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