Pierre Berton

Pierre Berton

Berton and Ruby in their later years at Kleinburg, Ontario
Berton and Ruby in their later years at Kleinburg, Ontario
BornPierre Francis de Marigny Berton
(1920-07-12)July 12, 1920
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
DiedNovember 30, 2004(2004-11-30) (aged 84)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Resting placeKleinburg, Ontario, Canada
OccupationAuthor, journalist, broadcaster
Alma materUniversity of British Columbia
GenreCanadiana, Canadian history
Notable awardsCompanion 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)
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Children8

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 guest on Front Page Challenge. He was a founder of the Writers' Trust of Canada, and won many honours and awards.

  1. ^ Kelly, Tim (December 4, 2015). "Janet Walker Berton: a 'local hero'". yorkregion.com.