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Hédard Robichaud

1911 – 1999

Canadian politician

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Lived 1911 – 1999 (aged 87). Hédard Robichaud was a Canadian politician, manager, civil servant and executive.

Hédard Joseph Robichaud (2 November 1911 – 16 August 1999) was an Acadian-Canadian Member of Parliament, Cabinet member, Senator and the first Acadian to be Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick.

Born in Shippagan, New Brunswick, the son of Jean George Robichaud and Amanda Boudreau, he received a B.A. from the Université Saint-Joseph, later the University of Moncton, in 1931.

He first ran for the House of Commons as a Liberal candidate in a 1952 by-election in the riding of Gloucester, New Brunswick and lost. He was elected in the 1953 federal election, and was re-elected in the 1957, 1958, 1962, 1963 and 1965 elections. From 1963 to 1968, he was the Minister of Fisheries.

In 1968, he was appointed to the Senate representing the Senatorial division of Gloucester, New Brunswick. He resigned in 1971 to become the 24th lieutenant governor of New Brunswick. He served in that position until 1981.

In 1985, he was made an officer of the Order of Canada.

He was the husband of Gertrude Léger (1916–2011) and the father of nine.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of St. Joseph's College
Positions held
Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Member of the House of Commons of Canada, Member of the Senate of Canada
Awards
Officer of the Order of Canada
Also known as
Hedard Robichaud, Hédard Joseph Robichaud

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hédard Robichaud?

Canadian politician (1911-1999)

When was Hédard Robichaud born?

Hédard Robichaud was born on 2 November 1911 in Shippagan.

When did Hédard Robichaud die?

Hédard Robichaud died on 16 August 1999 in Bathurst.

What was Hédard Robichaud's occupation?

Hédard Robichaud was a politician, manager, civil servant and executive.

What nationality was Hédard Robichaud?

Hédard Robichaud was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hédard Robichaud

· Wikidata: Q1642879

· DBpedia: Hédard Robichaud

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