Thomas Robertson (Nova Scotia politician)
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Thomas Robertson (September 13, 1852 – April 19, 1902) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Barrington, Nova Scotia, Robertson was a Liberal member of Parliament for the electoral district of Shelburne in the Canadian House of Commons from 1878 to 1887, a Nova Scotia Liberal member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1894 to 1902, and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly in 1902.
His son, Wishart McLea Robertson was a Senator, Speaker of the Senate, and a Minister Without Portfolio.
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Preceded by Thomas Coffin |
Member of Parliament for Shelburne 1878–1887 |
Succeeded by John Wimburne Laurie |