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John Diefenbaker | |
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| 17th Prime Minister of Canada | |
| In office June 21, 1957 – April 22, 1963 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Vincent Massey Georges Vanier |
| Preceded by | Louis St. Laurent |
| Succeeded by | Lester Pearson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John George Diefenbaker September 18, 1895 Neustadt, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | August 16, 1979 (aged 83) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Resting place | Outside the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | none |
| Alma mater | University of Saskatchewan (BA, MA, LLB) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | "Dief", "The Chief" |
| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Branch/service | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1916–17 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 196th Battalion |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
John George Diefenbaker PC CH QC FRSC FRSA (September 18, 1895 – August 16, 1979) was the seventeenth Prime Minister of Canada from June 21, 1957 to April 22, 1963.
Diefenbaker was known for his passing laws meant to reduce racial discrimination.