John Horne Blackmore | |
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![]() Blackmore in the 1940s | |
Leader of the Social Credit Party of Canada | |
In office October 14, 1935 – April 6, 1944 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Solon Earl Low |
Member of Parliament for Lethbridge | |
In office October 14, 1935 – March 31, 1958 | |
Preceded by | John Smith Stewart |
Succeeded by | Deane Gundlock |
Personal details | |
Born | Sublett, Idaho, U.S. | March 27, 1890
Died | May 2, 1971 Cardston, Alberta | (aged 81)
Political party | Social Credit Party |
Profession | Teacher, principal |
John Horne Blackmore (March 27, 1890 – May 2, 1971) was a Canadian school teacher and principal and Canadian politician. He was one of the first elected members and leaders of the Social Credit Party of Canada, a political party in Canada that promoted the social credit theories of monetary reform.