John Erskine Read

John Erskine Read
3rd Dean of Dalhousie Law School
In office
1924–1929
Preceded byDonald Alexander MacRae
Succeeded bySidney Earle Smith
Member of the International Court of Justice
In office
1946–1958
Preceded byseat established
Succeeded byPercy Spender
Personal details
Born(1888-07-05)July 5, 1888
Halifax, Nova Scotia
DiedDecember 23, 1973(1973-12-23) (aged 85)
Toronto, Ontario

John Erskine Read, OC (July 5, 1888 – December 23, 1973) was a Canadian lawyer, civil servant, and the only Canadian judge elected to the International Court of Justice.