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Pierre Trudeau
He was called "the Philosopher King." He was also known by a plethora of unflattering monikers. You could love him or you could hate him, but you couldn't ignore him. Pierre Elliot Trudeau led the Liberal Party from 1968 to 1984. Whether in or out of power, Trudeau dominated Canadian politics for over 15 years.
87 Questions
Did Pierre Trudeau ever lose an election?
yes, in 1979 the conservatives won the election and had a minority government so he resigned from politics but shortly after he was given another shot with a majority government.
What are facts about Pierre trudeau?
Pierre Trudeau was a very successful man, but also known to be a playboy.
He had 3 children with Margaret Sinclair, Justin ,Alexandre, Michel.
He also had a daughter, Sacha but this was after the divorce with Margaret S.
Michel died in an avalanche in November, 1998.
Pierre was a prankster...
Who did Pierre Trudeau run against?
With respect to national elections:
1980 February 18, and 1979 May 22
In 1979 Trudeau led the Liberals to defeat in the 1979 May 22 election against Joe Clark of the Tories, with Ed Broadbent and the NDP placing third. However, in 1980, Trudeau reclaimed victory for the Liberals against Clark and Broadbent.
1974 July 8, 1972 October 30, and 1968 June 25.
Thrice defeated the PCs led by Robert Stanfield
Does Pierre trudeau have any ennemies?
He did. Any politician will have people who oppose him or her. Trudeau was also very flamboyant and this irritated some people. He was especially disliked in the west. He also was not well liked because of his use of the army during the October Crisis.
How was Pierre Trudeau courageous?
He was courageous because he envitited all the different nations to come to Canada, and was the best prime minister of Canada that ever lived!!!!
Dee Deee!!!!! :P
How did Pierre Trudeau get cancer?
Pierre Trudeau died of prostate cancer. He developed this disease in the same unknown manner in which every other unfortunate victim of the disease develops it. Irregular cells develop and mutate in the body which are medically known as malignant neoplasm. This is cancer. No one knows how anyone "gets" cancer, per se.
Why was Pierre Trudeau so popular?
Why indeed? Trudeau was not popular in most of Canada but he was popular in the most important and the most populous parts. So popular it was rightfully called Trudeau mania.
He came along when most of the early boomers were just starting to vote. In him they saw someone young, like them, that represented change. Trudeau played up his pop star status and went on to change Canada as no other Prime Minister before him.
No. Former Canadian prime minister Pierre Trudeau passed away on 28 September 2000
What political party was Pierre Trudeau in?
Pierre Trudeau was a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, of which he was leader from 1968-1984.
*Important Note* Contrary to many general rumours and misrepresented material, Pierre Trudeau was never a member of the NDP nor its predecessor the CCF. He did sympathize with the party (especially during the 50's and early 60's) but he never was a card-carrying member.
