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

  1. Parker, Charles Whately (1973). Who's who in Canada - Volume 62. nternational Press Limited. p. 1162.
  2. Canadian News Facts - Volumes 20-21. Marpep Pub. 1986. p. 3680.
  3. 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.
  4. "Electoral History for Victoria-The Lakes". Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2014-11-15.