John Robert Cartwright was a Canadian lawyer and judge born March 23, 1895 in Toronto, who practiced law in that city before his appointment as a puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Canada in 1949, when the court was expanded from seven to nine justices. Nominated by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, he was elevated to Chief Justice of Canada in 1967 and served until his death on March 23, 1970, completing a total of twenty years on the court.
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1. John Robert Cartwright (Wikipedia)
WikipediaFull article, gender
After graduating from Upper Canada College in 1912, he enrolled at Osgoode Hall Law School and began his articles with Smith, Rae & Greer.
Introduction, nationality
John Robert Cartwright was a Canadian lawyer and judge born March 23, 1895 in Toronto, who practiced law in that city before his appointment as a puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Canada in 1949, when the court was expanded from seven to nine justices.
Introduction, role
John Robert Cartwright was a Canadian lawyer and judge who served as Chief Justice of Canada from 1967 until 1970 and as a puisne justice from 1949 to 1967.
View the Source 2. Wikidata: John Robert Cartwright
Wikidata Q452496, P569 date of birth claim (year)
P569 (date of birth): 1895
Wikidata Q452496, P569 date of birth claim (full date)
P569 (date of birth): 1895-03-23
Wikidata Q452496, P570 date of death claim (year)
P570 (date of death): 1979
Wikidata Q452496, P570 date of death claim (full date)
P570 (date of death): 1979-11-24
Wikidata Q452496, P19 place of birth claim
P19 (place of birth): Toronto
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