Jean Chrétien
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Summary
Jean Chrétien was born on January 11, 1934[1], in Shawinigan[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], lawyer[4], diplomat[5], and autobiographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,130 views/month, #6,140 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Willie Chrétien[8]
- Mother: Marie Boisvert[9]
- Spouse: Aline Chrétien[10]
- Child: Michel Chrétien[11], France Chrétien Desmarais[12], Hubert Chrétien[13]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[14]
- Position held: board member[15]
- Educated at: Faculté de droit de l'Université Laval[16], Séminaire Saint-Joseph de Trois-Rivières[17]
- Award received: Companion of the Order of Canada[18], Order of Friendship[19], Order of Merit[20], Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal[21], Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[22], Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[23], Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[24], Canadian Newsmaker of the Year[25], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[26], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[27]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party of Canada[30]
- Commons category: Jean Chrétien[31]
- Family name: Chrétien[32]
- Given name: Jean[33], Joseph[34], Jacques[35]
- Significant event: Paradise Papers[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jean Chrétien[37]
- Work location: Ottawa[38]
- Relative: Raymond Chrétien[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[40], English[41]
- Birth name: Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien[42]
- Name in native language: Jean Chrétien[43]
- Different from: Jean-Guy Chrétien[44]
- Height: 1.88 m[45]
- Sibling: Michel Chrétien[46]
- Candidacy in election: 1984 Liberal Party of Canada leadership election[47], 1990 Liberal Party of Canada leadership election[48], 1963 Canadian federal election[49]
Why It Matters
Jean Chrétien has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Jean Chrétien born?
Jean Chrétien's place of birth was Shawinigan[2].
Who were Jean Chrétien's parents?
Jean Chrétien's father was Willie Chrétien[8]. Jean Chrétien's mother was Marie Boisvert[9].
Who was Jean Chrétien married to?
Jean Chrétien's spouses include Aline Chrétien[10].
What did Jean Chrétien do for work?
Jean Chrétien worked as a politician[3], lawyer[4], diplomat[5], and autobiographer[6].
Where did Jean Chrétien go to school?
Jean Chrétien was educated at Faculté de droit de l'Université Laval[16] and Séminaire Saint-Joseph de Trois-Rivières[17].
What awards did Jean Chrétien receive?
Honors received include Companion of the Order of Canada[18], Order of Friendship[19], Order of Merit[20], and Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal[21].