Historical Figure
Pierre Trudeau
1919–2000
Prime Minister of Canada (1968–1979; 1980–1984)
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Biography
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.
Timeline
Canadian lawyer, academic, and politician, 15th Prime Minister of Canada (d. 2000)
October 18 →In response to the October Crisis terrorist kidnapping, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau of Canada invokes the War Measures Act.
October 16 →Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau invokes the War Measures Act during the October Crisis.
October 16 →Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau announces he will retire as soon as the Liberals can elect another leader.
February 29 →Pierre Trudeau announces his retirement as Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister of Canada.
February 29 →More from the Contemporary
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