René Lévesque
Premier of Quebec from 1976 to 1985 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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René Lévesque GOQ ([ʁəne leˈvɛːk] Quebec pronunciationⓘ; August 24, 1922 – November 1, 1987) was a Canadian politician and journalist who served as the 23rd premier of Quebec from 1976 to 1985. He was the first Québécois political leader since Confederation to seek, through a referendum, a mandate to negotiate the political independence of Quebec. Starting his career as a reporter, and radio and television host, he later became known for his eminent role in Quebec's nationalization of hydro and as an ardent defender of Quebec sovereignty. He was the founder of the Parti Québécois, and before that, a Liberal minister in the Lesage government from 1960 to 1966.
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René Lévesque | |
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23rd Premier of Quebec | |
In office November 25, 1976 – October 3, 1985 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | Hugues Lapointe Jean-Pierre Côté Gilles Lamontagne |
Deputy | Jacques-Yvan Morin Camille Laurin Marc-André Bédard |
Preceded by | Robert Bourassa |
Succeeded by | Pierre-Marc Johnson |
Leader of the Parti Québécois | |
In office October 14, 1968 – September 29, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Pierre-Marc Johnson |
Member of the National Assembly of Québec | |
In office June 22, 1960 – April 29, 1970 | |
Preceded by | Arsène Gagné |
Succeeded by | André Marchand |
Constituency | Montréal-Laurier (1960–66) Laurier (1966–1970) |
In office November 15, 1976 – December 2, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Guy Leduc |
Succeeded by | Claude Filion |
Constituency | Taillon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-08-24)August 24, 1922 Campbellton, New Brunswick, Canada |
Died | November 1, 1987(1987-11-01) (aged 65) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Cause of death | Heart attack |
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Spouses | |
Profession | Journalist |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1944–45 |
Rank | Liaison officer |
Battles/wars | World War II |