Peter M. Nicholson
| Peter Nicholson | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Annapolis West | |
| In office 1956–1978 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Greg Kerr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 31, 1919 Springhill, Nova Scotia |
| Died | August 17, 1986 (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
- ↑ Parker, Charles Whately (1973). Who's who in Canada - Volume 62. nternational Press Limited. p. 1162.
- ↑ Canadian News Facts - Volumes 20-21. Marpep Pub. 1986. p. 3680.
- ↑
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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 2014-11-09.
- ↑ "Electoral History for Victoria-The Lakes". Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2014-11-15.