Gérald Laniel
Canadian Member of Parliament, insurance broker, military reservist
About Gérald Laniel
Lived 1924 – 2016 (aged 91). Gérald Laniel was a Canadian politician, reservist, military personnel and insurance broker.
Gérald Laniel (8 August 1924 – 2 February 2016) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. His career included work as an insurance broker and in the military, including service as a Royal Canadian Air Force flying officer during World War II and as a reservist from 1949 to 1958.
Laniel left federal politics in 1984 to join the Saint Lawrence Seaway Commission.
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Who was Gérald Laniel?
Canadian Member of Parliament, insurance broker, military reservist (1924–2016)
When was Gérald Laniel born?
Gérald Laniel was born on 8 August 1924 in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.
When did Gérald Laniel die?
Gérald Laniel died on 2 February 2016 in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.
What was Gérald Laniel's occupation?
Gérald Laniel was a politician, reservist, military personnel and insurance broker.
What nationality was Gérald Laniel?
Gérald Laniel was Canadian.
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