Pearson, Lester

From Astro-Databank

Jump to: navigation, search
Portrait of Lester Pearson
Lester Pearson
Name
Pearson, LesterGender: M
born on 23 April 1897 at 00:05 (= 12:05 AM )
Place Toronto, Canada, 43n39, 79w23
Timezone EST h5w (is standard time)
Data source
From memoryRodden Rating A
Astrology data 03°17' 24°40 Asc. 03°39'



Biography

Canadian politician, the Canadian Ambassador to Washington 1942-1946, helping to shape foreign policy. Pearson also held the offices of Minister of External Affairs 1948-1957 and President of the General Assembly of the U.N. 1952-1953, as well as other positions. He played a central role during the Suez crisis as Secretary of State for External Affairs and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Pearson died in 1972.

Link to Wikipedia biography

Events

  • Work : New Career 1942 (Canadian Ambassador to Washington)
  • Work : New Job 1948 (Minister of External Affairs)
  • Work : New Job 1952 (President of General Assembly to the U.N.)

Source Notes

AA 6/1939 quotes his mom for "a few minutes after midnight."

Categories

  • Vocation : Politics : Public office (Ambassador, Minister of External Affairs)
  • Notable : Awards : Nobel prize (Nobel Peace Prize)

Personal tools