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John Robert Cartwright
Chief Justice of Canada from 1967 to 1970 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Robert Cartwright PC CC MC (March 23, 1895 – November 24, 1979) was a Canadian lawyer and judge who served as Chief Justice of Canada from 1967 until 1970.
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John Robert Cartwright | |
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![]() Justice Cartwtight, c. 1953 | |
12th Chief Justice of Canada | |
In office September 1, 1967 – March 23, 1970 | |
Nominated by | Lester B. Pearson |
Appointed by | Roland Michener |
Preceded by | Robert Taschereau |
Succeeded by | Gérald Fauteux |
Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada | |
In office December 22, 1949 – September 1, 1967 | |
Nominated by | Louis St. Laurent |
Preceded by | None (new position) |
Succeeded by | Louis-Philippe Pigeon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1895-03-23)March 23, 1895 Toronto, Ontario |
Died | November 24, 1979(1979-11-24) (aged 84) |
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