John Diefenbaker
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Summary
John Diefenbaker was born on September 18, 1895[1], in Neustadt[2]. He died on August 16, 1979[3], in Ottawa[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,882 views/month, #6,741 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker Centre for the Study of Canada[9]
- Spouse: Edna Diefenbaker[10], Olive Diefenbaker[11]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[12]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Canada[13], member of the House of Commons of Canada[14]
- Educated at: University of Saskatchewan[15], University of Saskatchewan College of Law[16], Nutana Collegiate[17]
- Award received: Companion of Honour[18], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[20], honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia[21], Person of National Historic Significance[22]
- Member of: Orange Order[23], Royal Society of Canada[24]
- Religion or worldview: Baptists[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Progressive Conservative Party of Canada[27]
- Commons category: John Diefenbaker[28]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[29]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[30]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[31]
- Family name: Diefenbaker[32]
- Given name: John[33], George[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Diefenbaker[35]
- Commons gallery: John Diefenbaker[36]
- Work location: Ottawa[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Diefenbaker include Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport[40], an international airport[41], in Canada[42] and Lake Diefenbaker[43], a reservoir[44], in Canada[45].
Why It Matters
John Diefenbaker has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Entities named for him include Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport[40], an international airport[41], in Canada[42] and Lake Diefenbaker[43], a reservoir[44], in Canada[45].
FAQs
Where was John Diefenbaker born?
John Diefenbaker's place of birth was Neustadt[2].
Where did John Diefenbaker die?
John Diefenbaker passed away in Ottawa[4].
Who was John Diefenbaker married to?
John Diefenbaker's spouses include Edna Diefenbaker[10] and Olive Diefenbaker[11].
What did John Diefenbaker do for work?
John Diefenbaker worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and diplomat[7].
Where did John Diefenbaker go to school?
John Diefenbaker was educated at University of Saskatchewan[15], University of Saskatchewan College of Law[16], and Nutana Collegiate[17].
What awards did John Diefenbaker receive?
Honors received include Companion of Honour[18], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[20], and honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia[21].