John Turner

17th Prime Minister of Canada (1929–2020)
Person human Q128568
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John Turner was born on June 7, 1929, in Richmond [1][2][3][4][5]. He held citizenship in both Canada and the United Kingdom . Turner was a multifaceted individual, working as a politician, lawyer, and athletics competitor [4]. He received his education from the University of British Columbia, Magdalen College, Paris Law Faculty, and Ashbury College [6].

Throughout his career, Turner held various notable positions, including Prime Minister of Canada (1984–1984), Leader of the Official Opposition (1984–1990), Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada (1984–1990), and Minister of Finance (1972–1975) . His accomplishments earned him several prestigious awards, such as the Companion of the Order of Canada, Rhodes Scholarship, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, and Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal [6].

John Turner passed away on September 19, 2020, in Toronto [7][5]. He was laid to rest at Mount Pleasant Cemetery [5].

John Turner

Summary

John Turner is a human[1]. Born in Richmond[2], he… he was born on June 7, 1929[3]. He passed away in Toronto[4]. He died on September 19, 2020[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and athletics competitor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,282 views/month, #6,873 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Richmond[2], John Turner…
  • John Turner died in Toronto[4].
  • John Turner was born on June 7, 1929[3].
  • John Turner died on September 19, 2020[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery[10].
  • John Turner's mother was Phyllis Ross[11].
  • John Turner was married to Geills Turner[12].
  • John Turner held citizenship in Canada[13].
  • John Turner held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • John Turner worked as a politician[6].
  • John Turner worked as a lawyer[7].
  • John Turner worked as an athletics competitor[8].
  • John Turner held the position of Prime Minister of Canada[15].
  • John Turner held the position of Leader of the Official Opposition[16].
  • John Turner held the position of Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada[17].
  • John Turner held the position of Minister of Finance[18].
  • John Turner held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[19].
  • John Turner held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[20].
  • John Turner's education included a stint at University of British Columbia[21].
  • John Turner was educated at Magdalen College[22].
  • John Turner was educated at Paris Law Faculty[23].
  • John Turner's education included a stint at Ashbury College[24].
  • John Turner's education included a stint at St. Patrick's High School[25].
  • John Turner received the Companion of the Order of Canada[26].
  • John Turner received the Rhodes Scholarship[27].

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Origins and Family

John Turner was born in Richmond[2]. He was born on June 7, 1929[3]. His mother was Phyllis Ross[11].

Education

Educated at University of British Columbia[21], a public research university[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1908[30], headquartered in Vancouver[31]; Magdalen College[22], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1458[34]; Paris Law Faculty[23], a faculty[35], in France[36]; Ashbury College[24], a high school[37], in Canada[38], founded in 1891[39]; and St. Patrick's High School[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and athletics competitor[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Canada[15], a public office[40], in Canada[41], founded in 1867[42]; Leader of the Official Opposition[16], a position[43], in Canada[44], founded in 1873[45]; Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada[17], a position[46], in Canada[47], founded in 1867[48]; Minister of Finance[18], a position[49], in Canada[50], founded in 1867[51]; and member of the House of Commons of Canada[19], a position[52], in Canada[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of Canada[26], Rhodes Scholarship[27], Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[54], Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[55], and Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal[56].

Personal Life

John Turner was married to Geills Turner[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[57]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada[58].

Death and Burial

John Turner died on September 19, 2020[5]. He died in Toronto[4]. He is buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

John Turner ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,282 views/month, #6,873 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was John Turner born?

Born in Richmond[2], John Turner…

Where did John Turner die?

John Turner died in Toronto[4].

Who were John Turner's parents?

John Turner's mother was Phyllis Ross[11].

Who was John Turner married to?

John Turner's spouses include Geills Turner[12].

What did John Turner do for work?

John Turner worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and athletics competitor[8].

Where did John Turner go to school?

John Turner was educated at University of British Columbia[21], Magdalen College[22], Paris Law Faculty[23], and Ashbury College[24].

What awards did John Turner receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of Canada[26], Rhodes Scholarship[27], Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[54], and Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[55].

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