Fred Zaplitny

Summary

Frederick Samuel (Fred) Zaplitny (June 9, 1913 – March 19, 1964) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Dauphin in the House of Commons of Canada from 1945 to 1949, and from 1953 to 1958. He was a member of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation.[1]

Fred Zaplitny
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Dauphin
In office
1945–1949
Preceded byWilliam John Ward
Succeeded byWilliam John Ward
In office
1953–1958
Preceded byWilliam John Ward
Succeeded byElmer Forbes
Personal details
Born(1913-06-09)June 9, 1913
Oak Brae, Manitoba, Canada
DiedMarch 19, 1964(1964-03-19) (aged 50)
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Political partyCooperative Commonwealth Federation
Occupationinsurance broker

Zaplitny also sought election to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the provincial elections of 1936, 1941 and 1949, but was never successful in being elected to the provincial legislature. Zaplitny was of Ukrainian descent.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Memorable Manitobans: Frederick Samuel "Fred" Zaplitny (1913-1964)".
  2. ^ Anthony Hlynka (2005). The Honourable Member for Vegreville: The Memoirs and Diary of Anthony Hlynka, MP, 1940-49. University of Calgary Press. pp. 47–. ISBN 978-1-55238-137-3.
  • Fred Zaplitny – Parliament of Canada biography