Clyde Wells

Clyde Kirby Wells, (born November 9, 1937) is a Canadian politician. He was the fifth Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador from 1989 to 1996. He was the Chief Justice of Newfoundland and Labrador, sitting on the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Court of Appeal) from 1998 to 2009.

Clyde Wells QC ONL
5th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
In office May 5, 1989 – January 26, 1996
Monarch	Elizabeth II
Lieutenant Governor	James A. McGrath Frederick Russell
Preceded by	Thomas Rideout
Succeeded by	Brian Tobin
MHA for Humber East
In office September 8, 1966 – October 28, 1971
Preceded by	Noel Murphy
Succeeded by	Tom Farrell
MHA for Windsor-Buchans
In office December 17, 1987 – April 20, 1989
Preceded by	Graham Flight
Succeeded by	Graham Flight
MHA for Bay of Islands
In office April 20, 1989 – February 22, 1996
Preceded by	Eddie Joyce
Succeeded by	Brian Tobin
Personal details
Born	Clyde Kirby Wells (1937-11-09) November 9, 1937 Buchans Junction, Newfoundland
Political party	Liberal
Occupation	Lawyer