Is Jean Chretien still alive?
At age 87, Chrétien is the oldest living former Canadian prime minister.
Why did Jean Chretien resign?
Chrétien was a Member of Parliament from 1963 to 1986, when he resigned over disagreements with Liberal leader John Turner. He was succeeded by Martin as prime minister and Liberal leader. Chrétien remained a Member of Parliament until the 2004 general election, when he retired from politics.
What did Kwame Nkrumah do?
Kwame Nkrumah PC (21 September 1909 – 27 April 1972) was a Ghanaian politician, political theorist, and revolutionary. He was the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana, having led the Gold Coast to independence from Britain in 1957. In 1960, Ghanaians approved a new constitution and elected Nkrumah President.
Who was prime minister after Chretien?
On November 14, 2003, Martin succeeded Chrétien as leader of the Liberal Party and became prime minister on December 12, 2003….Paul Martin.
| The Right Honourable Paul Martin PC CC QC | |
|---|---|
| In office November 4, 1993 – January 24, 1996 | |
| Prime Minister | Jean Chrétien |
| Preceded by | Jean Charest |
| Succeeded by | John Manley |
How many years was Stephen Harper prime minister?
Stephen Joseph Harper PC CC (born April 30, 1959) is a Canadian politician who served as the 22nd prime minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015.
How long was Pierre Trudeau prime minister?
His tenure of 15 years and 164 days makes him Canada’s third longest-serving prime minister, behind William Lyon Mackenzie King and John A. Macdonald.
Who was Jomo Kenyatta and what did he do?
Jomo Kenyatta ( c. 1897 – 22 August 1978) was a Kenyan anti-colonial activist and politician who governed Kenya as its Prime Minister from 1963 to 1964 and then as its first President from 1964 to his death in 1978.
Who was the second president in Ghana?
List of presidents of Ghana (1960–present)
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) | Political party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Rawlings (1947–2020) Chairman of the AFRC | Military |
| 2 | Hilla Limann (1934–1998) | People’s National Party |
| 3 | Jerry Rawlings (1947–2020) Chairman of the PNDC | Military |