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Pierre Trudeau was born at home in Outremont, Montreal, Quebec, on October 18, 1919, to Charles-Émile "Charley" Trudeau (1887–1935), a French-Canadian businessman and lawyer, and Grace Elliott, who was of mixed Scottish and French-Canadian descent.
Aug 2, 2023 · Pierre Trudeau was the 15 th prime minister of Canada, an office he held for nearly 16 years. Many of his policies evolved from the revolutionary ideas of the 1960s. He helped prevent Quebec from ...
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Jun 4, 2024 · Pierre Elliott Trudeau (born October 18, 1919, Montreal, Quebec, Canada—died September 28, 2000, Montreal) was a Liberal politician and prime minister of Canada (1968–79; 1980–84). His terms in office were marked by the establishment of diplomatic relations with China (1970) and improved relations with France, the defeat of the French ...
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Jul 11, 2013 · Learn about the life and legacy of Pierre Trudeau, Canada's 15th prime minister and a charismatic and controversial figure. Explore his achievements, challenges and controversies in politics, law, language and culture.
Pierre Trudeau, (born Oct. 18, 1919, Montreal, Que., Can.—died Sept. 28, 2000, Montreal), Prime minister of Canada (1968–79, 1980–84). He practiced law before being elected to the Canadian House of Commons (1966–84). He was minister of justice (1967–68) in Lester Pearson’s administration. He became leader of the Liberal Party and ...
Sep 29, 2000 · Pierre Elliott Trudeau was born Oct. 18, 1919, in Montreal to Charles-Emile Trudeau, a boisterous, hard-drinking French-Canadian entrepreneur, and the reserved, disciplined Grace Elliott Trudeau ...
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Feb 22, 2024 · How did the former prime minister decide to quit politics after 15 years in office? Read about his achievements, challenges and controversies in this historical analysis.