Peter M. Nicholson

Peter Nicholson
MLA for Annapolis West
In office
1956–1978
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byGreg Kerr
Personal details
Born(1919-03-31)March 31, 1919
Springhill, Nova Scotia
DiedAugust 17, 1986(1986-08-17) (aged 67)
Political partyLiberal
OccupationPolitician

Peter Murray Nicholson (March 31, 1919 – August 17, 1986) was a political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Annapolis West in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1956 to 1978 as a Liberal member.

A graduduate of Dalhousie University, Nicholson served in the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Finance, and Deputy Premier.

In 1981, he was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.