David Peterson

Preceded byAurelio Lopez Rocha
(Guadalajara 2011)Succeeded byCarlos Neuhaus Tudela
(Lima 2019)Personal detailsBornDavid Robert Peterson
(1943-12-28) December 28, 1943
PartyLiberalSpouseShelley PetersonChildrenThreeRelativesJim Peterson (brother), Tim Peterson (brother), Deb Matthews (sister-in-law)EducationUniversity of Western Ontario
University of Toronto Faculty of LawProfessionLawyer

David Robert PetersonPCOOntECOKC (born December 28, 1943) is a Canadian lawyer and former politician who served as the 20th premier of Ontario from 1985 to 1990. He was the first Liberal officeholder in 42 years, ending the so-called Tory dynasty.