Ernest Charles Drury (January 22, 1878 – February 17, 1968) was a farmer, politician and writer who served as the eighth Premier of Ontario, Canada, from 1919 to 1923 as the head of a United Farmers of Ontario - Labour coalition government.
Read more about Ernest Charles Drury: Family, Entry Into Politics, Premier of Ontario, Fall From Power, Later Political Activity, Recognition
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