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Stephen Lewis - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 11, 1937 |
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| Died | August 12, 2015 (age 77) |
| Birthplace | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Stephen Lewis's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Serving as the Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party (1970-1978) and as the United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa. |
Intro
Stephen Lewis is a Canadian politician, diplomat, and broadcaster, best known for his role as the Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party and later as the United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Early Life & Background
Stephen Lewis was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He is the son of David Lewis, a prominent Canadian labour lawyer and politician. Stephen grew up in a family deeply involved in politics and public service.
Career Highlights
- Elected Member of Provincial Parliament in Ontario (1963-1978)
- Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party (1970-1978)
- Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations (1984-1988)
- UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa (2001-2006)
- Renowned broadcaster and advocate for global health and human rights
Trivia
- Stephen Lewis co-founded AIDS-Free World, an international advocacy organization.
- He is the father of journalist and public health advocate Avi Lewis.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Stephen Lewis born?
Stephen Lewis was born the 11 November 1937.
Where is Stephen Lewis from?
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
On His Birth-Day
About November 11th, 1937, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 11, 1937, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded jointly to Clinton Davisson and George Paget Thomson for their experimental discovery of the diffraction of electrons by crystals, which was fundamental in the development of quantum mechanics.
- Day of the week: November 11th, 1937 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Nice Work if You Can Get It by Fred Astaire
- Popular movie: Lost Horizon directed by Frank Capra
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