Pierre Trudeau

Prime Minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and 1980 to 1984 (1919–2000)
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Pierre Trudeau
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Pierre Trudeau

Summary

Pierre Trudeau is a human[1]. He was born in Montreal[2]. He was born on October 18, 1919[3]. He died in Montreal[4]. He died on September 28, 2000[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], journalist[8], judge[9], and diarist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,982 views/month, #4,597 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Montreal[2], Pierre Trudeau…
  • Pierre Trudeau died in Montreal[4].
  • Pierre Trudeau was born on October 18, 1919[3].
  • Pierre Trudeau died on September 28, 2000[5].
  • Pierre Trudeau is buried at St-Rémi-de-Napierville Cemetery[12].
  • Pierre Trudeau is buried at Saint-Rémi[13].
  • Pierre Trudeau's father was Charles Trudeau[14].
  • Pierre Trudeau's mother was Grace Elliott[15].
  • Among Pierre Trudeau's spouses was Margaret Trudeau[16].
  • A child of Pierre Trudeau was Justin Trudeau[17].
  • A child of Pierre Trudeau was Alexandre Trudeau[18].
  • A child of Pierre Trudeau was Michel Trudeau[19].
  • A child of Pierre Trudeau was Sarah Coyne[20].
  • Pierre Trudeau held citizenship in Canada[21].
  • French was Pierre Trudeau's native language[22].
  • Pierre Trudeau's professions included politician[6].
  • Pierre Trudeau worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Pierre Trudeau's professions included journalist[8].
  • Pierre Trudeau worked as a judge[9].
  • Pierre Trudeau worked as a diarist[10].
  • Pierre Trudeau's professions included memoirist[23].
  • Pierre Trudeau held the position of Prime Minister of Canada[24].
  • Pierre Trudeau held the position of Prime Minister of Canada[25].
  • Pierre Trudeau held the position of Leader of the Official Opposition[26].
  • Pierre Trudeau held the position of Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Montreal[2], Pierre Trudeau… he was born on October 18, 1919[3]. His father was Charles Trudeau[14]. His mother was Grace Elliott[15]. French was his native language[22].

Education

Educated at Faculté de droit de l'Université de Montréal[28], London School of Economics and Political Science[29], John F. Kennedy School of Government[30], Sciences Po[31], and Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], journalist[8], judge[9], diarist[10], and memoirist[23]. Among Pierre Trudeau's employers was Cité Libre[33]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Canada[24], a public office[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1867[36]; Leader of the Official Opposition[26], a position[37], in Canada[38], founded in 1873[39]; Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada[27], a position[40], in Canada[41], founded in 1867[42]; President of the King's Privy Council for Canada[43], a position[44], in Canada[45], founded in 1867[46]; Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada[47], a position[48], in Canada[49], founded in 1867[50]; and member of the House of Commons of Canada[51], a position[52], in Canada[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of Canada[54], Albert Einstein Peace Prize[55], Companion of Honour[56], Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal[57], doctor honoris causa of Keiō University[58], and Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[59].

Personal Life

Among Pierre Trudeau's spouses was Margaret Trudeau[16]. Children include Justin Trudeau[17], a minister[60], b. 1971[61], of Canada[62], awarded the Canadian Newsmaker of the Year[63], specialised in politics[64]; Alexandre Trudeau[18], a journalist[65], b. 1973[66], of Canada[67]; Michel Trudeau[19], a microbiologist[68], 1975–1998[69], of Canada[70]; and Sarah Coyne[20]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[71]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada[72].

Death and Burial

Pierre Trudeau died on September 28, 2000[5]. He died in Montreal[4]. Recorded cause of death include prostate cancer[73] and disease[74]. Recorded place of burial include St-Rémi-de-Napierville Cemetery[12] and Saint-Rémi[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Pierre Trudeau include Montréal–Trudeau International Airport[75], an international airport[76], in Canada[77].

Why It Matters

Pierre Trudeau ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,982 views/month, #4,597 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

Entities named for him include Montréal–Trudeau International Airport[75], an international airport[76], in Canada[77].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Trudeau born?

Born in Montreal[2], Pierre Trudeau…

Where did Pierre Trudeau die?

Pierre Trudeau died in Montreal[4].

Who were Pierre Trudeau's parents?

Pierre Trudeau's father was Charles Trudeau[14]. Pierre Trudeau's mother was Grace Elliott[15].

Who was Pierre Trudeau married to?

Pierre Trudeau's spouses include Margaret Trudeau[16].

What did Pierre Trudeau do for work?

Pierre Trudeau worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], journalist[8], judge[9], and diarist[10].

Where did Pierre Trudeau go to school?

Pierre Trudeau was educated at Faculté de droit de l'Université de Montréal[28], London School of Economics and Political Science[29], John F. Kennedy School of Government[30], and Sciences Po[31].

What awards did Pierre Trudeau receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of Canada[54], Albert Einstein Peace Prize[55], Companion of Honour[56], and Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal[57].

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