Definition von charles gavan power im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
(1888-1968) Canadian politician. Born in Sillery, Quebec, he was seriously wounded in World War I. He served in the Canadian House of Commons 1917-55. In W.L. Mackenzie King's government he served as minister for pensions and national health (1935-39) and postmaster general (1939-40). As minister for national defense for air (1940-44), he promoted the interests of Canadian air forces serving under British command and created Canadian squadrons in Europe