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William McIntyre

1918 – 2009

Canadian judge

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Lived 1918 – 2009 (aged 91). William McIntyre was a Canadian lawyer and judge.

William Rogers McIntyre, (March 15, 1918 – June 14, 2009) was a Canadian Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Born in Lachine, Quebec, the son of Charles Sidney McIntyre and Pauline May Sifton, he moved with his family to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan when he was young. In 1939, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan. After serving during World War II, he received his Bachelor of Laws in 1946 from University of Saskatchewan.

In 1947, he was called to the Bars of Saskatchewan and British Columbia and practised law in Victoria, British Columbia.

In 1967, he was appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia and elevated to the British Columbia Court of Appeal in 1973. In 1979, he was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada and retired in 1989. In 1991, he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada.

Death McIntyre died in Victoria, British Columbia from throat cancer, aged 91, on June 14, 2009.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Saskatchewan, University of Saskatchewan College of Law
Positions held
Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada
Awards
Companion of the Order of Canada
Also known as
William Rogers McIntyre

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William McIntyre?

Canadian judge (1918–2009)

When was William McIntyre born?

William McIntyre was born on 15 March 1918 in Lachine.

When did William McIntyre die?

William McIntyre died on 14 June 2009 in Victoria.

What was William McIntyre's occupation?

William McIntyre was a lawyer and judge.

What nationality was William McIntyre?

William McIntyre was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William McIntyre

· Wikidata: Q8015436

· DBpedia: William McIntyre (judge)

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