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 | |
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13th Prime Minister of Canada | |
In office June 21, 1957 – April 22, 1963 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor General | Vincent Massey Georges Vanier |
Preceded by | Louis St. Laurent |
Succeeded by | Lester Pearson |
Personal details | |
Born | John George Diefenbaker September 18, 1895 Neustadt, Ontario, Canada |
Died | August 16, 1979 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | (aged 83)
Cause of death | Heart attack |
Resting place | Outside the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | none |
Alma mater | University of Saskatchewan (BA, MA, LLB) |
Profession | Lawyer |
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Military service | |
Nickname(s) | "Dief", "The Chief" |
Allegiance | Canada |
Branch/service | Canadian Army |
Years of service | 1916–17 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | 196th Battalion |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Diefenbaker was known for his passing laws meant to reduce racial discrimination.
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