Jean Lesage
Premier of Quebec from 1960 to 1966 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the provincial electoral district in Quebec, see Jean-Lesage.
Jean Lesage PC CC CD (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ ləsaʒ]; June 10, 1912 – December 12, 1980) was a Canadian lawyer and politician from Quebec. He served as the 19th premier of Quebec from July 5, 1960, to June 16, 1966. Alongside Georges-Émile Lapalme, René Lévesque and others, he is often viewed as the father of the Quiet Revolution.[1] Quebec City International Airport was officially named in his honour on March 31, 1994, and a provincial electoral district, Jean-Lesage, was named for him as well.[2]
Quick Facts 19th Premier of Quebec, Monarch ...
Jean Lesage | |
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19th Premier of Quebec | |
In office July 5, 1960 – June 16, 1966 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | Onésime Gagnon Paul Comtois Hugues Lapointe |
Deputy | Georges-Émile Lapalme Paul Gérin-Lajoie |
Preceded by | Antonio Barrette |
Succeeded by | Daniel Johnson |
MNA for Québec-Ouest | |
In office July 5, 1960 – June 16, 1966 | |
Preceded by | Jean-Paul Galipeault |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
MNA for Louis-Hébert | |
In office June 16, 1966 – April 29, 1970 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Claude Castonguay |
Member of Parliament for Montmagny—L'Islet | |
In office June 11, 1945 – June 13, 1958 | |
Preceded by | Joseph-Fernand Fafard |
Succeeded by | Louis Fortin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1912-06-10)June 10, 1912 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Died | December 12, 1980(1980-12-12) (aged 68) Sillery, Quebec, Canada |
Resting place | Cimetière Notre-Dame-de-Belmont, Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada |
Political party | Quebec Liberal Party |
Spouse | Corinne Lagarde |
Profession | Lawyer |
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