David Peterson
Premier of Ontario, Canada from 1985 to 1990 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named David Peterson, see David Peterson (disambiguation).
David Robert Peterson PC OOnt KC (born December 28, 1943) is a Canadian lawyer and former politician who served as the 20th premier of Ontario from 1985 to 1990. He was the first Liberal officeholder in 42 years, ending the so-called Tory dynasty.[1]
Quick Facts 20th Premier of Ontario, Monarch ...
David Peterson | |
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20th Premier of Ontario | |
In office June 26, 1985 – October 1, 1990 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | John Black Aird Lincoln Alexander |
Preceded by | Frank Miller |
Succeeded by | Bob Rae |
Member of Provincial Parliament | |
In office September 18, 1975 – September 6, 1990 | |
Preceded by | New riding |
Succeeded by | Marion Boyd |
Constituency | London Centre |
Ontario Liberal Party Leader | |
In office February 21, 1982 – September 6, 1990 | |
Preceded by | Stuart Smith |
Succeeded by | Robert Nixon |
Leader of the Opposition in the Ontario Legislature | |
In office February 21, 1982 – June 26, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Robert Nixon |
Succeeded by | Frank Miller |
Chancellor of the University of Toronto | |
In office July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Vivienne Poy |
Succeeded by | Michael Wilson |
Personal details | |
Born | David Robert Peterson (1943-12-28) December 28, 1943 (age 80) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Shelley Peterson |
Relations | Jim Peterson (brother), Tim Peterson (brother), Deb Matthews (sister-in-law) |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | London, Ontario, Canada |
Alma mater | University of Western Ontario University of Toronto Faculty of Law |
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