Jean Chrétien

The Right Honourable Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien PC, OM, CC, QC, LLD
20th Prime Minister of Canada
In office November 4, 1993 – December 12, 2003
Monarch	Elizabeth II
Preceded by	Kim Campbell
Succeeded by	Paul Martin
Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice
In office 1993 – December 12, 2003
Preceded by	Denis Pronovost
Succeeded by	Marcel Gagnon
Member of Parliament for Beauséjour
In office December 10, 1990 – 1993
Preceded by	Fernand Robichaud
Succeeded by	Fernand Robichaud
Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice—Laflèche (1963-1968) and Saint-Maurice (1968-1986)
In office 1963 – February 27, 1986
Preceded by	Gérard Lamy
Succeeded by	Gilles Grondin
Personal details
Born	January 11, 1934 (1934-01-11) Shawinigan, Quebec
Political party	Liberal
Spouse(s)	Aline Chrétien
Relations	Michel Chrétien, brother
Children	Hubert Chrétien, Michel Chrétien, and France Chrétien Desmarais
Residence	Shawinigan, Quebec
Alma mater	Université Laval
Occupation	Lawyer
Religion	Roman Catholic
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Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien PC OM CC QC (known as Jean Chrétien) (born January 11, 1934), is a Canadian politician who was the 20th Prime Minister of Canada from November 4, 1993 to December 12, 2003, and leader of the Liberal Party of Canada from 1990 to 2003.

Biography

Jean Crétien was born on January 11, 1934, in Shawinigan, Quebec. His Parents were Wellie Crétien and Marie Boisvert. In 1957 he married Aline Chainé, and they had 2 sons and 1 daughter. During his political career, he served as the Minister of Parliament for Shawinigan, the Minister of Justice, and Deputy Prime Minister. In 1990 he became leader of the Liberal Party, and in 1993 he was elected Prime Minister. He served as Prime Minister until his retirement in 2003.