Richard Hatfield

Richard Hatfield
26th Premier of New Brunswick
In office
November 11, 1970 – October 27, 1987
MonarchElizabeth II
Lieutenant GovernorWallace Samuel Bird
Hédard Robichaud
George Stanley
Gilbert Finn
Preceded byLouis Robichaud
Succeeded byFrank McKenna
Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick
In office
October 13, 1967 – October 13, 1987
Preceded byCharles Van Horne
Succeeded byMalcolm MacLeod
MLA for Carleton Centre
(Carleton; 1961–1974)
In office
June 19, 1961 – October 13, 1987
Preceded byHugh John Flemming
Succeeded byAllison DeLong
Senator for New Brunswick
In office
September 7, 1990 – April 26, 1991
Appointed byBrian Mulroney
Personal details
BornRichard Bennett Hatfield
(1931-04-09)April 9, 1931
DiedApril 26, 1991(1991-04-26) (aged 60)
PartyProgressive Conservative
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Richard Bennett Hatfield PC ONB (April 9, 1931 – April 26, 1991) was a Canadian politician who served as the premier of New Brunswick from 1970 to 1987. He was the longest-serving premier in New Brunswick history.