Clyde Kirby Wells, QC ONL (born November 9, 1937) is a Canadian politician. He was the fifth Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador from 1989 to 1996. He was the Chief Justice of Newfoundland and Labrador, sitting on the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Court of Appeal) from 1998 to 2009.
Quick facts 5th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Monarch ...
Clyde Wells
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In office
May 5, 1989 – January 26, 1996 |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
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| Lieutenant Governor | James A. McGrath
Frederick Russell |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Rideout |
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| Succeeded by | Brian Tobin |
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September 8, 1966 – October 28, 1971 |
| Preceded by | Noel Murphy |
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| Succeeded by | Tom Farrell |
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In office
December 17, 1987 – April 20, 1989 |
| Preceded by | Graham Flight |
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| Succeeded by | Graham Flight |
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In office
April 20, 1989 – February 22, 1996 |
| Preceded by | Eddie Joyce |
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| Succeeded by | Brian Tobin |
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| Born | Clyde Kirby Wells
(1937-11-09) November 9, 1937 (age 88)
Buchans Junction, Newfoundland |
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| Political party | Liberal |
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| Occupation | Lawyer |
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