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Lester B. Pearson — Age & Birthday

Born: 23 April 1897 · Died: 27 December 1972 · Age at death: 75

How old was Lester B. Pearson when he died?

Lester B. Pearson died aged 75. He was born on 23 April 1897 and died on 27 December 1972.

Canadian Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Did you know?He was a talented athlete in his youth and played semi-professional baseball while also serving as a university hockey coach.

Lester Bowles Pearson (23 April 1897 – 27 December 1972) was a Canadian politician, diplomat, and scholar who served as the 14th prime minister of Canada from 1963 to 1968. He also served as leader of the Liberal Party from 1958 to 1968 and as leader of the Official Opposition from 1958 to 1963.

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Age at death: 75
Would be: 129
Years since death: 53

Born: April 23, 1897 · Toronto, Canada
Died: December 27, 1972
Cause of death: Liver cancer
Nationality: Canadian
Known for: Politics, Sports, Literature

Family

Father: Reverend Edwin Arthur Pearson
Spouse: Maryon Pearson
Child: Geoffrey Pearson

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