Edward Blackadder

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Edward Blackadder
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Halifax
In office 1921 – 1922
Preceded by	Peter Francis Martin
Succeeded by	Robert Emmett Finn
Born	April 18, 1874 Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Died	October 22, 1922
Nationality	British subject
Political party	Liberal
Occupation	lecturer, physician, professor
Website	*Parliament of Canada biography

Edward Blackadder (born April 18, 1874 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia-died October 22, 1922) was a Nova Scotia-born politician, lecturer, physician and professor. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1921 as a Member of the Liberal Party to represent the riding of Halifax. He died in office having served just 321 days. He was also a candidate in the 1911 election but lost.