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Pierre Elliott Trudeau

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Born October 18, 1919 · Montreal, Canada

Died September 28, 2000

Also known as Pierre Trudeau · Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau

Biography

Pierre Elliott Trudeau (1919 – 2000) was a Canadian politician who served as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada from 1968 to 1984 and as the 15th prime minister of Canada (1968–1979 and 1980–1984). His political longevity and the fundamental changes he initiated in Canadian politics and society at large make him arguably the most important Canadian figure of the latter half of the 20th century.

Awards & recognition

  • Albert Einstein Peace Prize · 1984
  • honorary doctor of the University of Poitiers · 1974
  • Canadian Newsmaker of the Year · 1968
  • Companion of Honour
  • Companion of the Order of Canada
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  • doctor honoris causa of Keiō University
  • Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa
  • Person of National Historic Significance
  • Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal

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