Jean Chrétien
prime minister of Canada from 1993 to 2003
1934 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
prime minister of Canada from 1993 to 2003
Born
January 11, 1934
Age
~92 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, diplomat, lawyer
CanadaBorn in Shawinigan
1934
Born in Shawinigan (1934-01-11)
1963
Positionmember of the House of Commons of Canada (1963–1965)
1965
Positionmember of the House of Commons of Canada (1965–1968)
1968
Positionmember of the House of Commons of Canada (1968–1972)
1968
PositionMinister of National Revenue (1968–1968)
1968
PositionMinister of Crown-Indigenous Relations (1968–1974)
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Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien is a Canadian lawyer and retired politician who served as the 20th prime minister of Canada from 1993 to 2003. He served as leader of the Liberal Party from 1990 to 2003 and as leader of the Official Opposition from 1990 to 1993.
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Who is Jean Chrétien?+
Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien is a Canadian lawyer and retired politician who served as the 20th prime minister of Canada from 1993 to 2003. He served as leader of the Liberal Party from 1990 to 2003 and as leader of the Official Opposition from 1990 to 1993.
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean Chrétien born?+
Jean Chrétien was born on January 11, 1934.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — January 11, 1934
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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