Peter M. Nicholson
Peter Nicholson | |
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MLA for Annapolis West | |
In office 1956–1978 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Greg Kerr |
Personal details | |
Born | Springhill, Nova Scotia | March 31, 1919
Died | August 17, 1986 | (aged 67)
Political party | Liberal |
Occupation | Politician |
Peter Murray Nicholson (March 31, 1919 – August 17, 1986[1]) was a political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada.[2] He represented Annapolis West in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1956 to 1978 as a Liberal member.
A graduduate of Dalhousie University, Nicholson served in the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Finance, and Deputy Premier.[3] He was appointed to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in 1981.[3] His son Peter John Nicholson is also a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party and represented the electoral district of Victoria in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1980.[4]
References[]
- ^ Canadian News Facts - Volumes 20-21. Marpep Pub. 1986. p. 3680.
- ^ Page 597, Guide Parlementaire Canadien - Pierre G. Normandin, A. Léopold Normandin
- ^ a b Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983 : a biographical directory. Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 167. ISBN 0-88871-050-X. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
- ^ "Electoral History for Victoria-The Lakes" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2014-11-15.
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