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Leonard L. Pace

1928 – 1991

Canadian politician

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Lived 1928 – 1991 (aged 62). Leonard L. Pace was a Canadian politician and judge.

Leonard Lawson Pace, (April 27, 1928 – March 23, 1991) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Halifax St. Margarets in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1970 to 1978. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.

Pace was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He attended Acadia University and Dalhousie University, earning a Bachelor of Laws degree from the latter in 1953. He later entered into law practice and was made a member of the Queen's Counsel. In 1951, he married Jean Shirley McFayden. He died in Halifax on March 23, 1991.

Pace entered provincial politics in the 1970 election, defeating Progressive Conservative incumbent D. C. McNeil in the Halifax St. Margarets riding. He was re-elected in the 1974 election. He served in the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as attorney general, minister of labour, minister of highways, and minister of mines.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Acadia University, Dalhousie University
Positions held
King's Counsel, Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Also known as
Leonard Lawson Pace

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Leonard L. Pace's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Leonard L. Pace?

Canadian politician (1928-1991)

When was Leonard L. Pace born?

Leonard L. Pace was born on 27 April 1928 in Halifax.

When did Leonard L. Pace die?

Leonard L. Pace died on 23 March 1991 in Halifax.

What was Leonard L. Pace's occupation?

Leonard L. Pace was a politician and judge.

What nationality was Leonard L. Pace?

Leonard L. Pace was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leonard L. Pace

· Wikidata: Q18808863

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