Background
Hatfield, Richard Bennett was born on April 9, 1931 in Hartland, New Brunswick, Canada. Son of Heber Harold and Dora Fern (Robinson) Hatfield.
Hatfield, Richard Bennett was born on April 9, 1931 in Hartland, New Brunswick, Canada. Son of Heber Harold and Dora Fern (Robinson) Hatfield.
Bachelor, Acadia University, 1952. Bachelor of Laws, Dalhousie University, 1956. Doctor of Laws, University Moncton, 1971.
Doctor of Laws, University New Brunswick, 1972. Doctor of Laws, St. Thomas University, 1973. Doctor of Laws, Mount Allison University, 1975.
Doctor in Political Science (honorary), University Ste. Anne, 1983.
Executive assistant to minister trade and commerce, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1957-1958. Sales manager Hatfield Industries Ltd., 1958-1966. Member New Brunswick Legislation Assembly, 1961-1987.
Named leader Progressive-Conservative party, 1969-1987. Elected premier of New Brunswick, 1970-1987. Chairman Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, New Brunswick, 1988.
Member of Parliament Senate, 1990-1991.