The Life Time of Lester B. Pearson By CameronGunderson Apr 23, 1897 Born in Newtonbrook ON. Period: Apr 23, 1897 to Dec 27, 1972 Birth to Death Jan 1, 1915 Was part of the Canadian army medical for 2 years (in Greece) Jan 1, 1917 His time in the millitary came to an end when he was run over by a London bus (he survived) Jan 1, 1919 Earns his BA for history at The University of Toronto Jan 1, 1928 He had Trained himself as a perseptive observer and able writer Jan 1, 1935 He was sent to London as first secretary in Canadian High Commision Sep 1, 1946 Pearson was summond by Prime Minister "Mackenzie King" to be Deputy Minister Jan 1, 1957 Recieves Nobel Peace Prize Jan 1, 1958 He defeated "Paul Martin Sr" to become the liberal party leader Oct 1, 1963 Time as Prime Minister begins Nov 1, 1968 Time as Prime Minister ends Dec 27, 1972 Died in Ottawa ON. at age 75