Pierre Berton
Pierre Berton | |
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Berton and Ruby in their later years at Kleinburg, Ontario | |
| Born | Pierre Francis de Marigny Berton July 12, 1920 Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada |
| Died | November 30, 2004 (aged 84) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Resting place | Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada (cremated ashes scattered) |
| Occupation | Author, journalist, broadcaster |
| Alma mater | University of British Columbia |
| Genre | Canadiana, Canadian history |
| Notable awards | Companion of the Order of Canada Order of Ontario Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction (1956, 1958, 1971, 1988) John Drainie Award Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour Gabrielle Léger Award for Lifetime Achievement in Heritage Conservation National Newspaper Award Governor General’s History Award |
| Spouse |
Janet Berton (m. 1946) |
| Children | 8 |
Pierre Francis de Marigny Berton, CC, O.Ont. (July 12, 1920 – November 30, 2004) was a Canadian historian, writer, journalist and broadcaster. Berton wrote 50 best-selling books, mainly about Canadiana, Canadian history and popular culture. He also wrote critiques of mainstream religion, anthologies, children's books and historical works for youth. He was a reporter and war correspondent, an editor at Maclean's Magazine and The Toronto Star and, for 39 years, a panelist on Front Page Challenge. He was a founder of the Writers' Trust of Canada, and won many honours and awards.