
Prime Minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and 1980 to 1984 (1919–2000)
1919 — 2000
Quick Facts
Profession
Prime Minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and 1980 to 1984 (1919–2000)
Born
October 18, 1919
Died
2000 (age ~81)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
judge, writer, teacher
1919
Born in Montreal (1919-10-18)
1965
Positionmember of the House of Commons of Canada (1965–1968)
1967
PositionMinister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada (1967–1968)
1968
PositionPrime Minister of Canada (1968–1979)
1968
Positionmember of the House of Commons of Canada (1968–1972)
1968
PositionLeader of the Liberal Party of Canada (1968–1984)
About
Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau was a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as the 15th prime minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and again from 1980 to 1984. Between his non-consecutive terms as prime minister, he served as the leader of the Official Opposition from 1979 to 1980.
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Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau was a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as the 15th prime minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and again from 1980 to 1984. Between his non-consecutive terms as prime minister, he served as the leader of the Official Opposition from 1979 to 1980.
The name Pierre means "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is of French origin.
Pierre Trudeau was born on October 18, 1919.
Pierre Trudeau died in 2000, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.
The name Pierre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pierre — October 18, 1919
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Would you name your baby Pierre?
Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
Actions
1968
PositionPresident of the King's Privy Council for Canada (1968–1968)
1968
AwardCanadian Newsmaker of the Year
1972
Positionmember of the House of Commons of Canada (1972–1974)
1974
Positionmember of the House of Commons of Canada (1974–1979)
1974
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of Poitiers
1979
PositionLeader of the Official Opposition (1979–1980)
1979
Positionmember of the House of Commons of Canada (1979–1980)
1980
PositionPrime Minister of Canada (1980–1984)
1980
Positionmember of the House of Commons of Canada (1980–1984)
1984
AwardAlbert Einstein Peace Prize
2000
Died in Montreal