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Irénée Pelletier

1939 – 1994

Canadian Member of Parliament

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About Irénée Pelletier

Lived 1939 – 1994 (aged 54). Irénée Pelletier was a Canadian politician, university teacher and writer.

Irénée Pelletier (17 March 1939 – 11 February 1994) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Saint-André, New Brunswick and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at St. Francis Xavier University in Halifax. He then earned a PhD in political science at France's University of Toulouse. He became a professor and author by career.

Pelletier represented the Quebec federal riding of Sherbrooke where he won in the 1972 federal election. Pelletier won re-election in the 1974, 1979 and 1980 federal elections, but lost in 1984 to Jean Charest of the Progressive Conservative party.

Pelletier served four consecutive terms from the 29th to the 32nd Canadian Parliaments. He also participated in various international delegations, and served with the Royal Canadian Air Force between 1960 and 1962.

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St. Francis Xavier University
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Member of the House of Commons of Canada
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Irenee Pelletier

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Who was Irénée Pelletier?

Canadian Member of Parliament (1939–1994)

When was Irénée Pelletier born?

Irénée Pelletier was born on 17 March 1939 in New Brunswick.

When did Irénée Pelletier die?

Irénée Pelletier died on 11 February 1994.

What was Irénée Pelletier's occupation?

Irénée Pelletier was a politician, university teacher and writer.

What nationality was Irénée Pelletier?

Irénée Pelletier was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Irénée Pelletier

· Wikidata: Q3154695

· DBpedia: Irénée Pelletier

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