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Lester B. Pearson

Lester B. Pearson (1897–1972) was a Canadian politician, ice hockey player and diplomat.

Also recorded as Mike Pearson; Lester Pearson.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Lester Bowles Pearson.

Born at Toronto in 1897, died at Ottawa in 1972.

In detail

Lester B. Pearson studied at University of Toronto, St John's College and Peterborough Collegiate. the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Ottawa. Employment is recorded with University of Toronto, United Nations and Carleton University. Positions recorded include President of the United Nations General Assembly and Prime Minister of Canada. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Board of Governors of Carleton University.

Distinctions recorded are Nobel Peace Prize, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Order of Merit and Companion of the Order of Canada.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Lester B. Pearson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q128604: Lester B. Pearson

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