About Hugues Lapointe
Lived 1911 – 1982 (aged 71). Hugues Lapointe was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
Hugues Lapointe (; 3 March 1911 – 13 November 1982) was a Canadian lawyer, Member of Parliament and Lieutenant Governor of Quebec from 1966 to 1978.
Life and career Born in Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, the son of the Canadian Member of Parliament Ernest Lapointe and Emma Pratte, he studied at the University of Ottawa and Université Laval. He was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1935. He practised law from 1936 to 1961. He served during World War II and achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel.
He was elected as a Liberal in the 1940 federal election in the Quebec riding of Lotbinière. He was re-elected in the 1945, 1949, and 1953 elections. He was defeated in the 1957 election.
He held three cabinet positions: Solicitor General of Canada (1949–1950), Minister of Veterans Affairs (1950–1957), and Postmaster General (1955–1957).
In 1979, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
He was married to Marie-Lucette Valin.
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Who was Hugues Lapointe?
Canadian politician (1911-1982)
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Hugues Lapointe was born on 3 March 1911 in Rivière-du-Loup.
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Hugues Lapointe died on 13 November 1982 in Sainte-Foy.
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Hugues Lapointe was a politician and lawyer.
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Hugues Lapointe was Canadian.
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