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-electric companies 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 |