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Bernard Lamarre

1931 – 2016

Canadian engineer and businessman

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About Bernard Lamarre

Lived 1931 – 2016 (aged 84). Bernard Lamarre was a Canadian engineer, known for Lavalin.

Bernard Lamarre, (6 August 1931 – 30 March 2016) was a Canadian engineer and businessman.

Born in Chicoutimi, Quebec in 1931, Lamarre received a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Civil Engineering from the École Polytechnique de Montréal, an affiliate college of Université de Montréal, in 1952. He received a Master of Science degree from Imperial College of Science and Technology in 1955 He started work as a soil mechanics engineer with the firm of Lalonde & Valois eventually becoming president and chief executive officer of the firm now called Lavalin Group. He was also made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec and was promoted to Grand Officer in 2013. He was awarded a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa from Concordia University. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and the Engineering Institute of Canada.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Lavalin
Education
Université de Montréal, Imperial College London, Polytechnic School of Montreal, École Polytechnique de Montréal
Awards
Officer of the Order of Canada; Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec; Chomedey-de-Maisonneuve award; Ordre du Mérite; Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada; Honorary doctorate

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bernard Lamarre?

Canadian engineer and businessman (1931–2016)

When was Bernard Lamarre born?

Bernard Lamarre was born on 6 August 1931 in Chicoutimi.

When did Bernard Lamarre die?

Bernard Lamarre died on 30 March 2016 in Montreal.

What was Bernard Lamarre's occupation?

Bernard Lamarre was an engineer.

What was Bernard Lamarre known for?

Bernard Lamarre was known for Lavalin.

What nationality was Bernard Lamarre?

Bernard Lamarre was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bernard Lamarre

· Wikidata: Q2898166

· DBpedia: Bernard Lamarre

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