| Peter John Nicholson | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Victoria | |
| In office 1978 – March 6, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Maynard MacAskill |
| Succeeded by | Fisher Hudson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1942-05-03) May 3, 1942 (age 82) Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Nova Scotia Liberal Party |
| Residence(s) | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | Consultant |
Peter John M. Nicholson (born May 3, 1942) is a Canadian economist, former politician, and science policy expert. He represented the electoral district of Victoria in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1980, as a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.
Early life and education
Nicholson was born at Halifax in 1942, the son of former Nova Scotia MLA Peter M. Nicholson. He attended Dalhousie University and Stanford University and holds Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.
Personal life
In 1982, he married Penelope Jane Connolly.
References
- "Electoral History for Victoria-The Lakes" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2018-05-01.
- Parker, Charles Whately; Parker, Charles Wolcott; Greene, Barnet M. (2000). Who's who in Canada. ISBN 9780771577260.
- "Record number of candidates running in N.S.". The Globe and Mail. September 6, 1978.
- Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983 : a biographical directory. Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 115. ISBN 0-88871-050-X. Retrieved 2018-05-01.