Richard M. Ivey
Canadian lawyer
About Richard M. Ivey
Lived 1925 – 1974 (aged 48). Richard M. Ivey was a Canadian.
Life and career Ivey was born in London, Ontario, and he attended Ridley College in St. Catharines, Ontario. He then earned an Honours Business Administration (HBA) degree from the University of Western Ontario (UWO) in 1947.
While attending UWO, Ivey was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity and graduated in the same class as his successor as Chancellor, David B. Weldon. Ivey served as Chancellor of UWO from 1980 to 1984, while his father (Richard G. Ivey) had served as Chancellor from 1955 to 1961.
In 1947, Ivey and his father established the Richard Ivey Foundation, a private charitable foundation located in Toronto. It had assets of over CAD $62 million in 2002 and has given away over CAD $56 million.
In 1988, Ivey was made a Member of the Order of Canada. He was subsequently promoted twice – to Officer in 1994 and Companion in 2000.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard M. Ivey?
Canadian lawyer (1925–1974)
When was Richard M. Ivey born?
Richard M. Ivey was born on 6 October 1925 in London.
When did Richard M. Ivey die?
Richard M. Ivey died on 3 January 1974.
What nationality was Richard M. Ivey?
Richard M. Ivey was Canadian.
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