Sam Walsh (politician)
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For the Australian businessman, see Sam Walsh (businessman).
Samuel Walsh (August 31, 1916 – March 18, 2008), was leader of the Communist Party of Quebec for 28 years, from 1962 to 1990, and was a leader in the Communist Party of Canada and Labor-Progressive Party since the 1940s.
Quick Facts General Secretary of the Communist Party of Quebec, Preceded by ...
Sam Walsh | |
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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Quebec | |
In office 1965–1989 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Marianne Roy |
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Born | Saul Jerome Wolofsky (1916-08-31)August 31, 1916 Montreal, Quebec |
Died | March 18, 2008(2008-03-18) (aged 91) |
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Communist Party of Quebec |
Other political affiliations | Communist Party of Canada Labor-Progressive Party Communist Party of Ontario |
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Alma mater | McGill University |
Occupation | Politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Canada |
Branch/service | Canadian Army |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | World War 2 |
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