John Black Aird
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This article is about the person. For the ship named for him, see John B. Aird (ship). For other people with a similar name, see John Aird.
John Black Aird CC OOnt QC (May 5, 1923 – May 6, 1995)[2] was a Canadian lawyer, corporate director, and political figure. He served in the Senate of Canada from 1964 to 1974, and he was Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 1980 to 1985.
Quick Facts 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Monarch ...
John Black Aird | |
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23rd Lieutenant Governor of Ontario | |
In office September 15, 1980 – September 20, 1985 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governors General | Edward Schreyer Jeanne Sauvé |
Premier | Bill Davis Frank Miller David Peterson |
Preceded by | Pauline Mills McGibbon |
Succeeded by | Lincoln Alexander |
Senator from Ontario | |
In office November 10, 1964 – November 28, 1974 | |
Nominated by | Lester B. Pearson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1923-05-05)May 5, 1923 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Died | May 6, 1995(1995-05-06) (aged 72) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Resting place | Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Lucille Jane Housser[1] |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | Sir John Aird (grandfather) |
Profession | Lawyer |
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