Leonard Percy de Wolfe Tilley
| Leonard Percy de Wolfe Tilley | |
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Leonard P. D. Tilley speaking on Parliament Hill in 1927 | |
| 21st Premier of New Brunswick | |
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In office June 1, 1933 – July 16, 1935 | |
| Monarch | George V |
| Lieutenant Governor |
Hugh Havelock McLean Murray MacLaren |
| Preceded by | Charles D. Richards |
| Succeeded by | Allison Dysart |
| MLA for Saint John City | |
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In office June 20, 1912 – October 9, 1920 Serving with John Edward Wilson, John R. Campbell, Charles B. Lockhart, Frank L. Potts, William Francis Roberts | |
| Preceded by | Robert Maxwell |
| Succeeded by | Robert Thomas Hayes |
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In office August 10, 1925 – June 27, 1935 Serving with James Lewis, Walter W. White, W. Henry Harrison, Miles E. Agar, William Francis Roberts, William Francis Roberts | |
| Preceded by | Walter E. Foster |
| Succeeded by | A. P. Paterson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 21, 1870 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Died |
December 28, 1947 (aged 77) Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Religion | Protestant |
Leonard Percy de Wolfe Tilley (May 21, 1870 – December 28, 1947) was a New Brunswick lawyer, politician and the 21st Premier.
Tilley was born in Ottawa, the son of Samuel Leonard Tilley, one of the Fathers of Confederation, and grew up there and in Fredericton. He was educated at the University of New Brunswick and then studied law at Dalhousie Law School. Tilley articled in law with Sir Frederick Barker, was called to the bar in 1893 and set up practice in Saint John. He also served as a captain in the militia and was Chief Recruiting Officer for the province in 1914.
Tilley was elected to the provincial legislature in 1916 as a Conservative MLA and became a cabinet minister in 1925 under Premier John B. M. Baxter. In 1931 Baxter's successor, Charles D. Richards made Tilley Minister of Lands and Mines, a position he held until succeeding Richards in 1933 as Premier. The Conservative government, despite two changes in premiers, was unable to deal with the Great Depression or maintain public confidence and Tilley's government was defeated in the 1935 election.
After leaving politics, Tilley became a county court judge for King and Albert Counties serving from 1935 to 1945. He also served as Admiralty Judge for New Brunswick.
Tilley died in Saint John at the age of 77.
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| Provincial Government of Charles D. Richards | ||
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| Predecessor | Office | Successor |
| Charles D. Richards | Minister of Lands and Mines 1931-1935 |
Frederick W. Pirie |
| Provincial Government of John B. M. Baxter | ||
| Cabinet Post (1) | ||
| Predecessor | Office | Successor |
| ' | President of the Executive Council 1925-1931 |
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| Canadian Province (1867–present) | |
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