Charles Alexander Best

Charles Alexander Best (July 7, 1931, in Toronto, Ontario – March 25, 1978) was a Canadian politician, farmer, nurseryman and scientist. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1957 election as a Member of the Progressive Conservative to represent the riding of Halton. He was re-elected in 1958 and defeated in the elections of 1962 and 1963. He was the son of Charles H. Best, the Canadian medical scientist, and one of the co-discoverers of insulin. He died of a heart attack causing his father to later collapse and die.[1]

Charles Alexander "Sandy" Best
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Halton
In office
1957–1962
Preceded bySybil Bennett
Succeeded byHarry C. Harley
Personal details
Born(1931-07-07)July 7, 1931
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedMarch 25, 1978(1978-03-25) (aged 46)
Political partyProgressive Conservative Party
OccupationFarmer, nurseryman, scientist

References

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  1. ^ "DR, CHARLES H. BEST; A PIONEER IN INSULIN". New York Times. April 1, 1978.

Further reading

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Best, Henry B. M. Margaret and Charley: The Personal Story of Dr. Charles Best, the Co-Discoverer of Insulin (Dundern Press. 2003) ISBN 1-55002-399-3. An account of Sandy Best's life, particularly outside politics, is given in some detail.

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