Pearson, Lester Bowles (b. Newtonbrook, Toronto, 23 Apr. 1897; d. Ottawa, 27 Dec. 1972) Prime Minister of Canada 1963–8
After service in World War I and a brief flirtation with law Pearson became a history lecturer at the University of Toronto. He then joined the diplomatic service, gaining top marks in the entrance exam for his year. As a diplomat he was a member of Canadian delegations at a number of international conferences. He had a talent for diplomacy, helped to draw up the... ...
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