About Arthur Sauvé
Lived 1874 – 1944 (aged 69). Arthur Sauvé was a Canadian journalist and politician.
Arthur Sauvé, (; October 1, 1874 – February 6, 1944) was born in Saint-Hermas (today part of Mirabel, Quebec).
The Legislative Assembly of Quebec member for Deux-Montagnes from 1908 to 1930, he was leader of the Quebec Conservative Party but never premier.
In 1930 he moved to federal politics and became Postmaster General in the Cabinet of Richard Bennett until 1935. In 1935 he was appointed to the Senate.
He was also the mayor of the municipality of Saint-Benoît from 1906 to 1923.
Elections as party leader Quebec: He lost the 1919 election, 1923 election, and 1927 election.
Personal life
He married Marie-Louise Lachaine on October 9, 1899, and they had four children, including future premier Paul Sauvé.
Arthur Sauvé died in Montreal on February 6, 1944.
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Who was Arthur Sauvé?
Canadian politician (1874-1944)
When was Arthur Sauvé born?
Arthur Sauvé was born on 1 October 1874 in Saint-Hermas.
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Arthur Sauvé died on 6 February 1944 in Montreal.
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Arthur Sauvé was a journalist and politician.
What nationality was Arthur Sauvé?
Arthur Sauvé was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Sauvé. https://biography.guide/arthur-sauve/
MLA: "Arthur Sauvé." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-sauve/.
Chicago: "Arthur Sauvé." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-sauve/.
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