David Peterson
David Peterson | |
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Peterson in 2001 | |
| 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 December 28, 1943 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Shelley Peterson |
| Relations | Jim Peterson (brother), Tim Peterson (brother), Deb Matthews (sister-in-law) |
| Children | 3 including Ben Peterson |
| Residence(s) | London, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | University of Western Ontario University of Toronto Faculty of Law |
| Profession | lawyer |
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.