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Myra Freeman

b. 1949

Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia

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About Myra Freeman

Born 1949. Myra Freeman is a Canadian politician.

Myra Ava Freeman (born May 17, 1949) is a Canadian philanthropist and teacher who served as the 29th and first female Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.

Biography Freeman was born Myra Ava Holtzman in Saint John, New Brunswick, the daughter of Anne Golda (Freedman), a homemaker, and Harry Holtzman, a businessman. She graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education. In 1971, she started teaching with the Halifax Regional School Board until her appointment.

She was appointed lieutenant governor in 2000 by Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, on the advice of Jean Chrétien. She served as lieutenant governor until September 7, 2006.

Freeman and her husband, Larry, have three children: Daniel M. Freeman, Jonathan Freeman and Debra Freeman.

In her childhood, Freeman was a member of the Girl Guides of Canada, participating in Guiding youth programs.

Honours

Dame of Justice and Vice Prior40px Order of Nova Scotia (ONS) 2001. First Recipient and First Chancellor40px Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) 12 September 2013. Military Division

Canadian version of this medal40px Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD) 12 years as an Honorary Captain in the Royal Canadian Navy. 2015.

Honorary degrees Location Date School Degree 2004 Mount Saint Vincent University Doctor of Humane Letters (DHL) May 2005 Cape Breton University Doctor of Laws (LL.D) 2007 Acadia University Doctor of Civil Law (DCL) May 2007 Saint Mary's University Doctor of Civil Law (DCL) 2008 St. Francis Xavier University Doctor of Laws (LL.D) May 2011 Dalhousie University Doctor of Laws (LL.D)

Honorary military appointments 2003: Honorary Captain of Royal Canadian Navy Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Dalhousie University
Positions held
Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
Awards
King Charles III Coronation Medal
Also known as
Myra Ava Freeman

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Myra Freeman?

Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia

When was Myra Freeman born?

Myra Freeman was born on 17 May 1949 in Saint John.

What is Myra Freeman's occupation?

Myra Freeman is a politician.

What nationality is Myra Freeman?

Myra Freeman is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Myra Freeman

· Wikidata: Q6948111

· DBpedia: Myra Freeman

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