When was Lester B. Pearson born?

Lester B. Pearson was born on 1897-04-23.

What events was Lester B. Pearson involved in?

Wife of Prime Minister of Canada

What events was Lester B. Pearson involved in?

representative elected by the Canadian voters

Lester B. Pearson

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Born — Life — 1897-04-23
Lester B. Pearson was born on 1897-04-23.
Married Maryon Pearson — Family — 1925-01-01
Wife of Prime Minister of Canada
Began serving as Canadian ambassador to the United States — Career — 1944-01-01
ambassador of Canada
Stopped serving as Canadian ambassador to the United States — Career — 1946-01-01
ambassador of Canada
Began serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1948-10-25
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Stopped serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1949-06-26
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Began serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1949-06-27
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Received Canadian Newsmaker of the Year — Recognition — 1950
title awarded by the Canadian Press
Received honorary doctorate at the Laval University — Recognition — 1952
doctor honoris causa from Laval University in Quebec, Canada
Served as President of the United Nations General Assembly — Career — 1952-01-01
position in the UN
Was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize — Recognition — 1952-01-01
one of five Nobel Prizes
Stopped serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1953-08-09
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Began serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1953-08-10
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Received Nobel Peace Prize — Recognition — 1957
one of five Nobel Prizes
Was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize — Recognition — 1957-01-01
one of five Nobel Prizes
Stopped serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1957-06-09
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Began serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1957-06-10
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Began serving as Leader of the Official Opposition — Career — 1958-01-16
position in the Parliament of Canada
Began serving as Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada — Career — 1958-01-16
most senior position within the Liberal Party of Canada
Chaired Liberal Party of Canada — Career — 1958-01-16
political party in Canada
Stopped serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1958-03-30
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Began serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1958-03-31
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Stopped serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1962-06-17
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Began serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1962-06-18
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Stopped serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1963-04-07
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Began serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1963-04-08
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Stopped serving as Leader of the Official Opposition — Career — 1963-04-22
position in the Parliament of Canada
Began serving as Prime Minister of Canada — Career — 1963-04-22
head of government of Canada
Led the government of Canada — Politics — 1963-04-22
country in North America
Led the government of 19th Canadian Ministry — Politics — 1963-04-22
cabinet
Stopped serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1965-11-07
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Led the government of 19th Canadian Ministry — Politics — 1965-11-08
cabinet
Began serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1965-11-08
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Chaired Liberal Party of Canada — Career — 1968-04-05
political party in Canada
Stopped serving as Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada — Career — 1968-04-06
most senior position within the Liberal Party of Canada
Stopped serving as Prime Minister of Canada — Career — 1968-04-20
head of government of Canada
Led the government of Canada — Politics — 1968-04-20
country in North America
Led the government of 19th Canadian Ministry — Politics — 1968-04-20
cabinet
Stopped serving as member of the House of Commons of Canada — Career — 1968-06-24
representative elected by the Canadian voters
Received Companion of the Order of Canada — Recognition — 1968-06-28
highest rank of the Order of Canada
Received Herzl Award — Recognition — 1969
award conferred by the Zionist Organization of America
Joined Board of Governors of Carleton University — Career — 1969-01-01
governing board of Carleton University
Began serving as Chancellor of Carleton University — Career — 1969-01-01
Lester B. Pearson had a position held connection with Chancellor of Carleton University.
Received Order of Merit — Recognition — 1971-01-01
dynastic order recognising distinguished service in Commonwealth realms (1902-)
Joined Board of Governors of Carleton University — Career — 1972-01-01
governing board of Carleton University
Stopped serving as Chancellor of Carleton University — Career — 1972-01-01
Lester B. Pearson had a position held connection with Chancellor of Carleton University.
Died — Life — 1972-12-27
Lester B. Pearson died on 1972-12-27.
Received Albert B. Corey Prize — Recognition — 1974
literary award jointly sponsored by the American Historical Association and Canadian Historical Association