John Diefenbaker

13th Prime Minister of Canada (1895-1979)

John George Diefenbaker PC CH QC FRSC FRSA (September 18, 1895 – August 16, 1979) was the 13th Prime Minister of Canada from June 21, 1957 to April 22, 1963.


John Diefenbaker

13th Prime Minister of Canada
In office
June 21, 1957 – April 22, 1963
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor GeneralVincent Massey
Georges Vanier
Preceded byLouis St. Laurent
Succeeded byLester Pearson
Personal details
Born
John George Diefenbaker

(1895-09-18)September 18, 1895
Neustadt, Ontario, Canada
DiedAugust 16, 1979(1979-08-16) (aged 83)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Cause of deathHeart attack
Resting placeOutside the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Spouse(s)
(m. 1929; died 1951)
(m. 1953; died 1976)
Childrennone
Alma materUniversity of Saskatchewan (BA, MA, LLB)
ProfessionLawyer
SignatureA scrawled "J Diefenbaker"
Military service
Nickname(s)"Dief", "The Chief"
Allegiance Canada
Branch/serviceCanadian Army
Years of service1916–17
RankLieutenant
Unit196th Battalion
Battles/warsWorld War I

Diefenbaker was known for his passing laws meant to reduce racial discrimination.