When was Robert Gordon Robertson born?

Robert Gordon Robertson was born on 19 May 1917 in Davidson.

What positions has Robert Gordon Robertson held?

Positions held by Robert Gordon Robertson include: Chancellor of Carleton University (1980–1990); Clerk of the Privy Council (1963–1975); Commissioner of the Northwest Territories.

Where did Robert Gordon Robertson study?

Robert Gordon Robertson was educated at Exeter College, University of Toronto, University of Saskatchewan.

Robert Gordon Robertson

Canadian academic (1917-2013)

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(Robert) Gordon Robertson, was the commissioner of the Northwest Territories from November 15, 1953 to July 12, 1963 who, having been sworn in at the age of 36, remains the youngest person to ever hold the office. He went on to become Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, the top position in the Canadian public service.

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Born: 19 May 1917 wd
Place of birth: Davidson wd
Died: 15 January 2013 wd
Place of death: Ottawa wd
Citizenship: Canada wd
Education: Exeter College, University of Toronto, University of Saskatchewan wd

Positions held wd

Chancellor of Carleton University (1980–1990)
Clerk of the Privy Council (1963–1975)
Commissioner of the Northwest Territories

Awards wd

Companion of the Order of Canada
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Rhodes Scholarship (1938)
honorary doctorate at the Laval University (1975)

Questions

When was Robert Gordon Robertson born?: Robert Gordon Robertson was born on 19 May 1917 in Davidson.
What positions has Robert Gordon Robertson held?: Positions held by Robert Gordon Robertson include: Chancellor of Carleton University (1980–1990); Clerk of the Privy Council (1963–1975); Commissioner of the Northwest Territories.
Where did Robert Gordon Robertson study?: Robert Gordon Robertson was educated at Exeter College, University of Toronto, University of Saskatchewan.

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