About Claude-Gilles Gosselin
Lived 1924 – 2016 (aged 92). Claude-Gilles Gosselin was a Canadian politician.
Claude-Gilles Gosselin (March 12, 1924 – August 18, 2016) was a Canadian politician from Quebec.
Background
Gosselin was born in East Angus and was a stock farmer.
Member of the legislature
Gosselin supported the Union Nationale. He won a by-election in 1957 and became the Member of the National Assembly of Quebec (MNA) for the district of Compton.
He was re-elected in 1960, but his party lost the election against Jean Lesage's Liberals. Gosselin supported Jean-Jacques Bertrand over Daniel Johnson Sr. during the party leadership convention held in Quebec City on September 23, 1961.
Gosselin was re-elected in 1962 and 1966, but was defeated in 1970.
Federal politics
He ran as a Progressive Conservative candidate for the district Mégantic-Compton-Stanstead in 1979, but finished a distant third.
Retirement
After he retired from politics, Gosselin had a career in the private sector.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Claude-Gilles Gosselin?
Canadian politician (1924-2016)
When was Claude-Gilles Gosselin born?
Claude-Gilles Gosselin was born on 12 March 1924 in East Angus.
When did Claude-Gilles Gosselin die?
Claude-Gilles Gosselin died on 18 August 2016 in Bishopton.
What was Claude-Gilles Gosselin's occupation?
Claude-Gilles Gosselin was a politician.
What nationality was Claude-Gilles Gosselin?
Claude-Gilles Gosselin was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Claude-Gilles Gosselin
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