John Robert Cartwright
John Robert Cartwright | |
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Justice Cartwright, c. 1953 | |
| 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 | March 23, 1895 Toronto, Ontario |
| 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 and as a puisne justice from 1949 to 1967.