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William Johnstone Ritchie

William Johnstone Ritchie

Former Chief Justice of Canada
Sir William Johnstone Ritchie was one of the first judges appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada. He became the second chief justice of the court, and the second-longest serving Chief Justice to date. Wikipedia
Born: October 28, 1813, Annapolis Royal, Canada
Died: September 25, 1892 (age 78 years), Ottawa, Canada
Previous office: Chief Justice of Canada (1879–1892)
Education: Pictou Academy