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Paul Hellyer
1923Aug, 6

Paul Hellyer

Paul Hellyer, Canadian engineer and politician, 16th Canadian Minister of Defence
Paul Theodore Hellyer (August 6, 1923 – August 8, 2021) was a Canadian engineer, politician, writer, and commentator. He was the longest serving member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada at the time of his death.

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