John Robert Cartwright

John Robert Cartwright
Justice Cartwtight, c. 1953
12th Chief Justice of Canada
In office
September 1, 1967 – March 23, 1970
Nominated byLester B. Pearson
Appointed byRoland Michener
Preceded byRobert Taschereau
Succeeded byGérald Fauteux
Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada
In office
December 22, 1949 – September 1, 1967
Nominated byLouis St. Laurent
Preceded byNone (new position)
Succeeded byLouis-Philippe Pigeon
Personal details
Born(1895-03-23)March 23, 1895
Toronto, Ontario
DiedNovember 24, 1979(1979-11-24) (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.