Peter M. Nicholson

Peter Nicholson
MLA for Annapolis West
In office
1956–1978
Preceded by District created
Succeeded by Greg Kerr
Personal details
Born (1919-03-31)March 31, 1919
Springhill, Nova Scotia
Died August 17, 1986(1986-08-17) (aged 67)
Political party Liberal
Occupation Politician
Religion [1]

Peter Murray Nicholson (March 31, 1919 – August 17, 1986[2]) was a political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada.[3] 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.[4] He was appointed to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in 1981.[4] 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.[5]

References

  1. Parker, Charles Whately (1973). Who's who in Canada - Volume 62. International Press Limited. p. 1162.
  2. Canadian News Facts - Volumes 20-21. Marpep Pub. 1986. p. 3680.
  3. 1 2 Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983 : a biographical directory (PDF). Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 167. ISBN 0-88871-050-X. Retrieved 2014-11-09.
  4. "Electoral History for Victoria-The Lakes" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2014-11-15.


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