About Émile Girardin
Lived 1895 – 1982 (aged 86–87). Émile Girardin was a businessperson, known for Mouvement Desjardins.
For the French publisher see Émile de Girardin.
Joseph-C. Émile Girardin, (1895 – March 20, 1982) was a Canadian businessman and president of Mouvement Desjardins from 1959 to 1972.
In 1969, he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honour, "for his service to savings institutions".
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Who was Émile Girardin?
Canadian businessman
When was Émile Girardin born?
Émile Girardin was born in 1895.
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Émile Girardin died on 20 March 1982.
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Émile Girardin was a businessperson.
What was Émile Girardin known for?
Émile Girardin was known for Mouvement Desjardins.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Émile Girardin. https://biography.guide/emile-girardin/
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