John Diefenbaker

Summary

John Diefenbaker is a human^[1]. He was born in Neustadt^[2]. He was born on September 18, 1895^[3]. He passed away in Ottawa^[4]. He died on August 16, 1979^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], lawyer^[7], and diplomat^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,367 views/month, #6,741 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Neustadt^[2], John Diefenbaker…
• John Diefenbaker died in Ottawa^[4].
• John Diefenbaker was born on September 18, 1895^[3].
• John Diefenbaker died on August 16, 1979^[5].
• Burial took place at The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker Centre for the Study of Canada^[10].
• John Diefenbaker was married to Edna Diefenbaker^[11].
• Among John Diefenbaker's spouses was Olive Diefenbaker^[12].
• John Diefenbaker held citizenship in Canada^[13].
• John Diefenbaker worked as a politician^[6].
• John Diefenbaker's professions included lawyer^[7].
• John Diefenbaker's professions included diplomat^[8].
• John Diefenbaker held the position of Prime Minister of Canada^[14].
• John Diefenbaker held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada^[15].
• John Diefenbaker held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada^[16].
• John Diefenbaker held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada^[17].
• John Diefenbaker held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada^[18].
• John Diefenbaker held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada^[19].
• John Diefenbaker was educated at University of Saskatchewan^[20].
• John Diefenbaker's education included a stint at University of Saskatchewan College of Law^[21].
• John Diefenbaker was educated at Nutana Collegiate^[22].
• John Diefenbaker received the Companion of Honour^[23].
• John Diefenbaker received the honorary doctorate at the Laval University^[24].
• John Diefenbaker received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts^[25].
• John Diefenbaker received the honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia^[26].
• John Diefenbaker received the Person of National Historic Significance^[27].

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Origins and Family

John Diefenbaker was born in Neustadt^[2]. He was born on September 18, 1895^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Saskatchewan^[20], a public research university^[28], in Canada^[29], founded in 1907^[30], headquartered in Saskatoon^[31]; University of Saskatchewan College of Law^[21], an educational institution^[32], in Canada^[33], founded in 1912^[34]; and Nutana Collegiate^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], lawyer^[7], and diplomat^[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Canada^[14], a public office^[35], in Canada^[36], founded in 1867^[37] and member of the House of Commons of Canada^[15], a position^[38], in Canada^[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of Honour^[23], honorary doctorate at the Laval University^[24], Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts^[25], honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia^[26], and Person of National Historic Significance^[27].

Personal Life

Spouses include Edna Diefenbaker^[11], a social scientist^[40], 1901–1951^[41], of Canada^[42] and Olive Diefenbaker^[12], a school teacher^[43], 1902–1976^[44], of Canada^[45]. John Diefenbaker's religion is recorded as Baptists^[46]. He was affiliated with the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada^[47].

Death and Burial

John Diefenbaker died on August 16, 1979^[5]. He died in Ottawa^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[48]. He is buried at The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker Centre for the Study of Canada^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Diefenbaker include Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport^[49], an international airport^[50], in Canada^[51] and Lake Diefenbaker^[52], a reservoir^[53], in Canada^[54].

Why It Matters

John Diefenbaker ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,367 views/month, #6,741 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[55] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[56]

Entities named for him include Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport^[49], an international airport^[50], in Canada^[51] and Lake Diefenbaker^[52], a reservoir^[53], in Canada^[54].

FAQs

Where was John Diefenbaker born?

Born in Neustadt^[2], John Diefenbaker…

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^[11] and Olive Diefenbaker^[12].

What did John Diefenbaker do for work?

John Diefenbaker worked as politician^[6], lawyer^[7], and diplomat^[8].

Where did John Diefenbaker go to school?

John Diefenbaker was educated at University of Saskatchewan^[20], University of Saskatchewan College of Law^[21], and Nutana Collegiate^[22].

What awards did John Diefenbaker receive?

Honors received include Companion of Honour^[23], honorary doctorate at the Laval University^[24], Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts^[25], and honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia^[26].