About Theodore Davie:
Determined, intelligent and energetic, Theodore Davie was a gifted criminal lawyer. Theodore Davie followed his brother A.E.B. Davie, Premier of British Columbia from 1887 to 1889, into politics. Theodore Davie was not a particularly popular premier of British Columbia, and a poor economy and a massive flood in 1894 did not help. His most noteworthy achievement was the construction of the present British Columbia parliament buildings in Victoria.
Theodore Davie was responsible for the first revision and consolidation of the statutes of British Columbia, which became effective just before he died.
Premier of British Columbia:
1892-95
Chief Justice of British Columbia:
1895-98
Birth:
March 22, 1852 in Brixton, England
Death:
March 7, 1898 in Victoria, British Columbia
Professional Background of Theodore Davie:
Criminal lawyer
Riding (Electoral District):
Victoria
Political Career of Theodore Davie:
- Theodore Davie was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in 1882.
- Theodore Davie was appointed Attorney-General of British Columbia in 1889, when John Robson became premier.
- Theodore Davie became Premier of British Columbia in 1892.
- He continued his law practice while premier, and the strain had an effect on his health.
- Theodore Davie resigned as premier in 1895 and became Chief Justice of British Columbia.
