John Robert Cartwright | |
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12th Chief Justice of Canada | |
In office September 1, 1967 – March 23, 1970 | |
Nominated by | Lester B. Pearson |
Appointed by | Roland Michener |
Preceded by | Robert Taschereau |
Succeeded by | Gérald Fauteux |
Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada | |
In office December 22, 1949 – September 1, 1967 | |
Nominated by | Louis St. Laurent |
Preceded by | None (new position) |
Succeeded by | Louis-Philippe Pigeon |
Personal details | |
Born | Toronto, Ontario | March 23, 1895
Died | November 24, 1979 | (aged 84)
John Robert Cartwright PC CC MC (March 23, 1895 – November 24, 1979) was a Canadian lawyer and judge who served as Chief Justice of Canada from 1967 until 1970.