# Daniel L. Norris

_Canadian politician (1935-2008)_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Daniel L. Norris was the commissioner of the Northwest Territories from October 2, 1989, until September 30, 1994. Norris was born in 1935 near Inuvik and was raised in Aklavik. Norris died on August 5, 2008, from heart failure, a complication of his long-time struggle with diabetes.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 30 August 1935 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5217852#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Inuvik ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5217852#P19))
- **Died:** 5 August 2008 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5217852#P570))
- **Place of death:** Edmonton ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5217852#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Canada ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5217852#P27))
- **Positions held:** Commissioner of the Northwest Territories ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5217852#P39))

## Questions

**When was Daniel L. Norris born?**  
Daniel L. Norris was born on 30 August 1935 in Inuvik.

**What positions has Daniel L. Norris held?**  
Positions held by Daniel L. Norris include: Commissioner of the Northwest Territories.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Daniel L. Norris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_L._Norris) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q5217852](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5217852) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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