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Georges Villeneuve

1922 – 2020

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Lived 1922 – 2020 (aged 97). Georges Villeneuve was a Canadian politician and notary.

Georges Villeneuve (; 20 February 1922 – 17 February 2020) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada.

Life and career After school studies in Saint-Prime, then at the seminaries in Chicoutimi and Nicolet, Villeneuve began law studies in 1946 at Université Laval in Quebec City. After his graduation in 1949, he was granted status as a notary and opened a practice in Mistassini that August.

Villeneuve was first elected at the Roberval riding in the 1953 general election then re-elected for one more term in 1957. He was defeated in the 1958 election by Jean-Noël Tremblay of the Progressive Conservative party. Villeneuve made two further unsuccessful attempts to win back Roberval in 1962 and 1965.

From 1961 to 1968, Villeneuve was mayor of Mistassini. He continued his notary practice until his retirement in 1985.

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Education
Laval University, Seminary of Chicoutimi
Positions held
Mayor, Member of the House of Commons of Canada
Also known as
Georges Ville

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Georges Villeneuve?

Canadian politician

When was Georges Villeneuve born?

Georges Villeneuve was born on 20 February 1922 in Saint-Prime.

When did Georges Villeneuve die?

Georges Villeneuve died on 17 February 2020 in Dolbeau-Mistassini.

What was Georges Villeneuve's occupation?

Georges Villeneuve was a politician and notary.

What nationality was Georges Villeneuve?

Georges Villeneuve was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georges Villeneuve

· Wikidata: Q3103618

· DBpedia: Georges Villeneuve

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