René Lévesque
1922
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1987
photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
country of citizenship: Canada
languages spoken, written or signed: French
occupation: politician, journalist, author
award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec, Medal of the City of Paris, Canadian Newsmaker of the Year, Olivar-Asselin Award
position held: Premier of Quebec, Member of the National Assembly of Quebec
René Lévesque ([ʁəne leˈvɛːk] ; August 24, 1922 – November 1, 1987) was a Canadian Québécois 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. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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