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Arthur Maxwell House
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| 10th Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office February 5, 1997 – November 1, 2002 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Roméo LeBlanc Adrienne Clarkson |
| Premier | Brian Tobin Beaton Tulk Roger Grimes |
| Preceded by | Frederick Russell |
| Succeeded by | Edward Roberts |
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| Born | August 10, 1926 Glovertown, Dominion of Newfoundland |
| Died | October 17, 2013 (aged 87) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Awards | Order of Canada |
Arthur Maxwell House (August 10, 1926 – October 17, 2013) was a Canadian doctor who specialized in the brain and nervous system, called a neurologist. He also served as the lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, which is the King's or Queen's representative in the province. He was the tenth person to hold this important job.
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Who Was Arthur Maxwell House?
Arthur Maxwell House was born in a place called Glovertown, in Newfoundland. This was before Newfoundland joined Canada. He grew up to become a very important person in medicine and public service.
Early Life and Education
Arthur Maxwell House went to medical school at Dalhousie University in 1952. After that, he chose to specialize in neurology. This means he studied the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. He trained at the Montreal Neurological Institute. From 1959 to 1966, he was the only neurologist in all of Newfoundland.
A Pioneer in Medicine
In the 1970s, Dr. House became a leader in something called telehealth. This meant he would talk to patients in faraway places over the phone. He gave them medical advice without them having to travel. This was a new and very helpful way to care for people in remote areas.
Helping Build a University
Dr. House also helped start the medical school at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He worked there for 30 years as a professor of neurology. He also held many important jobs in the university's administration. He retired from the university in 1993.
Serving His Province
In 1997, Arthur Maxwell House was chosen to be the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. This role is like being the King's or Queen's representative in the province. The Lieutenant Governor performs many important duties, like opening new sessions of the provincial government and giving out awards.
Important Recognition
In 1989, Dr. House was made a Member of the Order of Canada. This is one of the highest awards a Canadian citizen can receive. It recognizes people who have made a big difference to Canada. In 2005, he was promoted to an Officer of the Order of Canada, which is an even higher honour.
Arthur Maxwell House passed away in St. John's in 2013.
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