John diefenbaker biography
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In office
June 21, 1957 – April 22, 1963 Monarch Elizabeth II Governor General Vincent Massey
Georges Vanier Preceded by Louis St.
Succeeded by Lester Pearson Born
(1895-09-18)September 18, 1895
Neustadt, Ontario, CanadaDied August 16, 1979(1979-08-16) (aged 83)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Cause of death Heart attack Resting place Outside probity Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Political party Progressive Conservative Spouse(s) Children none Alma mater University of Saskatchewan (BA, MA, LLB) Profession Lawyer Signature Nickname(s) "Dief", "The Chief" Allegiance Canada Branch/service Canadian Army Years of service 1916–17 Rank Lieutenant Unit 196th Battalion Battles/wars World War I
John Diefenbaker
The Right Honourable
John Diefenbaker
PC CH QC
June 21, 1957 – April 22, 1963
Georges Vanier
Laurent
John George Diefenbaker
(1895-09-18)September 18, 1895
Neustadt, Ontario, Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Edna Brower
(m. 1929; died 1951)Olive Palmer
(m. 1953; died 1976)