Felix Hebert
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"Senator Hebert" redirects here. For the Louisiana State Senate member, see Troy Hebert. For the Louisiana politician, see F. Edward Hébert.
Felix Hebert (December 11, 1874 – December 14, 1969) was a United States senator from Rhode Island. Born near St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, he came to the United States when his parents, Edouard and Catherine (Vandale) Hebert, returned in 1880 and resumed their residence in the town of Coventry, Rhode Island. He was the first person of French-Canadian ancestry to serve in the United States Senate.[1]
Quick Facts Senate Minority Whip, Leader ...
Felix Hebert | |
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Senate Minority Whip | |
In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935 | |
Leader | Charles L. McNary |
Preceded by | Morris Sheppard |
Succeeded by | Kenneth S. Wherry (1944) |
United States Senator from Rhode Island | |
In office March 4, 1929 – January 3, 1935 | |
Preceded by | Peter G. Gerry |
Succeeded by | Peter G. Gerry |
Personal details | |
Born | (1874-12-11)December 11, 1874 St-Hyacinthe, Canada |
Died | December 14, 1969(1969-12-14) (aged 95) Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Virginia Provost |
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