Clyde Wells
Canadian politician
Clyde Kirby Wells, QC ONL (born November 9, 1937) is a Canadian politician. He was the fifth Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador from 1989 to 1996. He was the Chief Justice of Newfoundland and Labrador, sitting on the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Court of Appeal) from 1998 to 2009.
Clyde Wells | |
|---|---|
| 5th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office May 5, 1989 – January 26, 1996 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | James A. McGrath Frederick Russell |
| Preceded by | Thomas Rideout |
| Succeeded by | Brian Tobin |
| MHA for Humber East | |
| In office September 8, 1966 – October 28, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Noel Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Tom Farrell |
| MHA for Windsor-Buchans | |
| In office December 17, 1987 – April 20, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Graham Flight |
| Succeeded by | Graham Flight |
| MHA for Bay of Islands | |
| In office April 20, 1989 – February 22, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Eddie Joyce |
| Succeeded by | Brian Tobin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Clyde Kirby Wells November 9, 1937 Buchans Junction, Newfoundland |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
References
change- ↑ "Recipients Named for Order of Newfoundland and Labrador". www.releases.gov.nl.ca.
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