Arthur L. Thurlow facts for kids
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Arthur L. Thurlow
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Thurlow pictured at Dalhousie University c. 1933
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| MLA for Lunenburg County | |
| In office 1949–1953 |
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| Preceded by | Frank R. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Harley J. Spence R. Clifford Levy |
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| Born | May 5, 1913 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | May 27, 2020 (aged 107) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Mabel Rosina Maxwell
(m. 1941–2006) |
| Children | one |
| Education | Dalhousie University |
| Profession | lawyer, judge |
Arthur Louis Thurlow (May 5, 1913 – May 27, 2020) was an important Canadian who worked as both a politician and a judge. He was known for serving his country in different ways.
From 1949 to 1953, he was a member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. This means he helped make laws for the province of Nova Scotia. He was part of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. Later, he became a highly respected judge.
Arthur Thurlow's Early Life
Arthur Thurlow was born in 1913 in a town called Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. His parents were Maude (Kinley) and Charles Thurlow.
He went to Dalhousie University to study. After finishing school, he became a lawyer. In 1941, he married Mabel R. Maxwell.
His Time in Politics
Arthur Thurlow started his political career in 1949. He was elected to the Nova Scotia government. He represented the area called Lunenburg County.
In this election, two people were chosen from Lunenburg County. Arthur Thurlow and another Liberal party member, Gordon E. Romkey, both won. However, in the next election in 1953, they were not re-elected. The seats went to Harley J. Spence and R. Clifford Levy.
Becoming a Judge
After his time in politics, Arthur Thurlow became a judge in 1956. Judges are important people who make decisions in court based on laws.
He served in several high-level courts in Canada:
- From 1956 to 1971, he was a judge in the Exchequer Court of Canada.
- From 1971 to 1975, he worked as a judge for the Federal Court of Appeal.
- From 1975 to 1980, he was the associate chief justice of the Federal Court of Canada.
- On January 4, 1980, he became the chief justice of the Federal Court of Canada. He held this important position until he retired on May 5, 1988.
Later Years
In April 1992, Arthur Thurlow received a special honour. He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. This award recognizes Canadians who have made a big difference to the country.
He celebrated his 100th birthday in May 2013. Arthur Thurlow passed away on May 27, 2020, at the age of 107.
