Background
Rideout, Thomas Gerard was born on June 25, 1948 in Fleur de Lys, White Bay, Newfoundland, Canada. Son of Alfred and Francis (Neftall) Rideout.
Rideout, Thomas Gerard was born on June 25, 1948 in Fleur de Lys, White Bay, Newfoundland, Canada. Son of Alfred and Francis (Neftall) Rideout.
Student, Memorial U. Newfoundland, Canada.
Teacher, vice principal, St. Pius X Center High School, 1970-1975; elected to, Newfoundland Leg. Assembly, Baie Verte District, 1975-1982; parliamentary assistant to premier Newfoundland, St. John's, 1982-1984; minister of fisheries, Newfoundland, St. John's, 1985-1989; premier of Newfoundland, St. John's, since 1989.
Married Jacinta Travers, April 12, 1971. Children: Terrance, Tina, Margaret, Karilynn.