Clyde Wells (politician)
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Clyde Kirby Wells, KC ONL (born November 9, 1937) was the fifth premier of Newfoundland from 1989 to 1996, and subsequently Chief Justice of Newfoundland and Labrador, sitting on the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Court of Appeal) from 1998 to 2009.
Quick Facts 5th Premier of Newfoundland, Monarch ...
Clyde Wells | |
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5th Premier of Newfoundland | |
In office May 5, 1989 – January 26, 1996 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | James A. McGrath Frederick Russell |
Preceded by | Thomas Rideout |
Succeeded by | Brian Tobin |
MHA for Humber East | |
In office September 8, 1966 – October 28, 1971 | |
Preceded by | Noel Murphy |
Succeeded by | Tom Farrell |
MHA for Windsor-Buchans | |
In office December 17, 1987 – April 20, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Graham Flight |
Succeeded by | Graham Flight |
MHA for Bay of Islands | |
In office April 20, 1989 – February 22, 1996 | |
Preceded by | Eddie Joyce |
Succeeded by | Brian Tobin |
Personal details | |
Born | Clyde Kirby Wells (1937-11-09) November 9, 1937 (age 86) Buchans Junction, Newfoundland |
Political party | Liberal |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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