Joe Clark
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Joe Clark was born on June 5, 1939, in High River[1][2][3] and is a Canadian citizen. He is a politician, diplomat, journalist, lawyer, and lecturer[4][2] and is Catholic. Clark was educated at the Peter A. Allard School of Law, the University of Alberta, and Dalhousie University, and he has been employed by American University.
Clark held several positions, including Prime Minister of Canada from 1979 to 1980, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada from 1991 to 1993, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada from 1984 to 1991, and served as a board member.
Key Facts
- Spouse: Maureen McTeer[9]
- Child: Catherine Clark[10]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[11]
- Position held: board member[12]
- Employer: American University[13]
- Educated at: Peter A. Allard School of Law[14], University of Alberta[15], Dalhousie University[16]
- Award received: Companion of the Order of Canada[17], Canadian Newsmaker of the Year[18], Alberta Order of Excellence[19], Commander of the Order of La Pléiade[20], Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal[21], 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal[22], Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[23], Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[24], Alberta Centennial Medal[25], Vimy Award[26]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Member of political party: Progressive Conservative Party of Canada[29]
- Commons category: Joe Clark[30]
- Family name: Clark[31]
- Given name: Joseph[32], Charles[33], Joe[34]
- Work location: Ottawa[35]
- Honorific suffix: King's Privy Council for Canada[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Nickname: Joe[38]
- Birth name: Charles Joseph Clark[39]
- Candidacy in election: 1972 Canadian federal election[40], 1974 Canadian federal election[41], 1979 Canadian federal election[42], 1980 Canadian federal election[43], 1984 Canadian federal election[44], 1988 Canadian federal election[45], 2000 Canadian federal election[46]
Why It Matters
Joe Clark has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Joe Clark born?
Joe Clark was born in High River[2].
Who was Joe Clark married to?
Joe Clark's spouses include Maureen McTeer[9].
What did Joe Clark do for work?
Joe Clark worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], journalist[5], lawyer[6], and lecturer[7].
Where did Joe Clark go to school?
Joe Clark was educated at Peter A. Allard School of Law[14], University of Alberta[15], and Dalhousie University[16].
What awards did Joe Clark receive?
Honors received include Companion of the Order of Canada[17], Canadian Newsmaker of the Year[18], Alberta Order of Excellence[19], and Commander of the Order of La Pléiade[20].