Gerry Ottenheimer
| Gerry Ottenheimer | |
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| Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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In office 1967–1969 |
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| Preceded by | Noel Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Frank Moores |
| MHA for St. John's East | |
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In office September 8, 1966 – 1969 |
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| Preceded by | James Greene |
| Succeeded by | William Marshall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1934 |
| Died | January 18, 1998 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Gerald Ryan (Gerry) Ottenheimer QC, (June 4, 1934 – January 18, 1998) was a Canadian politician and Senator.
Ottenheimer, was the scion of one of Newfoundland's wealthiest family. His grandfather was prosperous fishing magnate James M. Ryan. He was born London, England, the son of Frederick and Marguerite (Ryan) Ottenheimer, he was educated at the University of Rome, University of Paris, University of Cambridge, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and Fordham University.
Ottenheimer ran unsuccessfully as a Progressive Conservative in the 1965 federal election in the Newfoundland and Labrador riding of St. John's West.
In 1966, he was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly as one of three Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador during the Joey Smallwood electoral sweep. During his 16 years as an MHA, he was party leader, Leader of the Opposition from 1967 to 1969, served in the cabinets of Premiers Frank Moores and Brian Peckford, and was Speaker of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly.
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