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John Napier Turner

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
John Napier Turner 1929-, Canadian prime minister (1984). Born in England, he emigrated to Ontario with his Canadian-born mother in 1932. Trained as a lawyer, he entered the House of Commons as a Liberal in 1962. He subsequently served as head of several ministries, notably as minister of justice (1968-72) and minister of finance (1972-75). Upon the resignation of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in 1984, he became leader of the Liberal party. He became prime minister on June 30 and dissolved Parliament shortly thereafter. In the September elections the Liberal party was soundly defeated. T... Read more
Turner, John Napier
Turner, John Napier (1929– ) Canadian Liberal politician, Prime Minister for four months in 1984. Turner succeeded TRUDEAU as Prime Minister but was defeated in the subsequent general election. Read more
Turner, John Napier
Turner, John Napier (b. 7 June 1929). Prime Minister of Canada 1984 Born in Richmond (UK), his family left for Canada in 1932. After studying at the... Read more

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