Patrick Kerwin
Chief Justice of Canada from 1954 to 1963 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Australian politician, see Patrick Kerwin (politician).
Patrick Kerwin PC (October 25, 1889 – February 2, 1963)[1] was the tenth Chief Justice of Canada.
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Patrick Kerwin | |
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10th Chief Justice of Canada | |
In office July 1, 1954 – February 2, 1963 | |
Nominated by | Louis St. Laurent |
Preceded by | Thibaudeau Rinfret |
Succeeded by | Robert Taschereau |
Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada | |
In office July 20, 1935 – July 1, 1954 | |
Nominated by | Richard Bedford Bennett |
Preceded by | Robert Smith/Frank Joseph Hughes |
Succeeded by | Douglas Abbott |
Personal details | |
Born | (1889-10-25)October 25, 1889 Sarnia, Ontario |
Died | February 2, 1963(1963-02-02) (aged 73) |
Nationality | Canadian |
Alma mater | Sarnia Collegiate Institute, Osgoode Hall Law School |
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