| Peter Nicholson | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Annapolis West | |
| In office 1956–1978 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Greg Kerr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1919-03-31)March 31, 1919 Springhill, Nova Scotia |
| Died | August 17, 1986(1986-08-17) (aged 67) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Politician |
Peter Murray Nicholson (March 31, 1919 – August 17, 1986) was a political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. 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.
In 1981, he was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.
Personal life
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.
References
- Canadian News Facts - Volumes 20-21. Marpep Pub. 1986. p. 3680.
- Page 597, Guide Parlementaire Canadien - Pierre G. Normandin, A. Léopold Normandin
- ^ 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 2018-04-03.
- "Electoral History for Victoria-The Lakes" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2014-11-15.
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