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Arthur L. Thurlow

1913 – 2020

Canadian judge

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About Arthur L. Thurlow

Lived 1913 – 2020 (aged 107). Arthur L. Thurlow was a Canadian judge.

Arthur Louis Thurlow (May 5, 1913 – May 27, 2020) was a Canadian politician and judge. He represented the electoral district of Lunenburg County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1949 to 1953. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.

Early life and education Thurlow was born in 1913 at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, son of Maude (Kinley) and Charles Thurlow. He was educated at Dalhousie University, and was a lawyer by career. In the 1953 election, Thurlow and Romkey were both defeated, losing the riding to Progressive Conservative's Harley J. Spence and R. Clifford Levy.

Judiciary Thurlow was appointed a judge in 1956, serving from 1956 to 1971 as puisne judge of the Exchequer Court of Canada, from 1971 to 1975 as judge of the Federal Court of Appeal, from December 4, 1975 to January 3, 1980 as associate chief justice of the Federal Court of Canada. serving until his retirement on May 5, 1988.

Later life Thurlow was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in April 1992. Thurlow celebrated his 100th birthday in May 2013, and died on May 27, 2020.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Dalhousie University
Positions held
Justice of the Federal Court of Canada, Chief justice of the Federal Court of Canada, Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Awards
Officer of the Order of Canada
Also known as
Arthur Louis Thurlow

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur L. Thurlow?

Canadian judge

When was Arthur L. Thurlow born?

Arthur L. Thurlow was born on 5 May 1913 in Lunenburg.

When did Arthur L. Thurlow die?

Arthur L. Thurlow died on 27 May 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario.

What was Arthur L. Thurlow's occupation?

Arthur L. Thurlow was a judge.

What nationality was Arthur L. Thurlow?

Arthur L. Thurlow was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur L. Thurlow

· Wikidata: Q20006939

· DBpedia: Arthur L. Thurlow

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