Fernand Rinfret
Former mayor of Montreal, Quebec
About Fernand Rinfret
Lived 1883 – 1939 (aged 56). Fernand Rinfret was a Canadian politician, journalist, university teacher, editor and writer.
Louis-Édouard-Fernand Rinfret (February 28, 1883 – July 12, 1939) was a Canadian politician.
Biography He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the Montreal riding of St. James in a 1920 by-election. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1921, 1925, 1930, and 1935. From 1926 to 1930 and again from 1935 to 1939, he was the Secretary of State for Canada.
From 1932 to 1934, he was the mayor of Montreal.
He was brother to Thibaudeau Rinfret, the Chief Justice of Canada, and Charles Rinfret, a prominent Montreal businessman.
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Who was Fernand Rinfret?
former mayor of Montreal, Quebec (1932-1934)
When was Fernand Rinfret born?
Fernand Rinfret was born on 28 February 1883 in Montreal.
When did Fernand Rinfret die?
Fernand Rinfret died on 12 July 1939 in Los Angeles.
What was Fernand Rinfret's occupation?
Fernand Rinfret was a politician, journalist, university teacher, editor and writer.
What nationality was Fernand Rinfret?
Fernand Rinfret was Canadian.
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