Allan Lamport, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Allan Lamport

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 04-Apr-1903

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: 18-Nov-1999

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Allan Lamport

  • Allan Austin Lamport, (April 4, 1903 – November 18, 1999) was mayor of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, from 1952 to 1954.
  • Known as "Lampy", his most notable achievement was his opposition to Toronto's Blue laws which banned virtually any activities on Sundays.
  • Lamport fought to allow professional sporting activities on Sundays.
  • He won the 1954 election, but resigned after six months to become vice-chairman (later chairman) of the newly formed Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).
  • Lamport later returned to City Council and made headlines for his opposition to Yorkville's hippies in the late 1960s.

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