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Jean-Guy Paquet

b. 1938

Canadian businessman and academic

Academic Businessperson University teacher
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About Jean-Guy Paquet

Born 1938. Jean-Guy Paquet is a Canadian academic, businessperson and university teacher.

Jean-Guy Paquet, (born January 5, 1938) is a Canadian scientist, businessman, and former rector of Université Laval.

Born in Montmagny, Quebec, he studied at the University Laval, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in engineering physics in 1959. The next year, Paquet obtained a master's in aeronautics at the École nationale supérieure de l’aéronautique. In 1994, he was promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada. In 2000, he was awarded the Quebec government's Prix Armand-Frappier. In 2005, he was promoted to Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec.

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Important facts

Born
5 January 1938, Montmagny
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Academic, businessperson, university teacher
Nationality
Canada
Education
Laval University
Positions held
Rector of Laval University
Employers
Laval University
Awards
Officer of the National Order of Quebec; Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada; Prix Armand-Frappier; Companion of the Order of Canada; National Order of Quebec; Order of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jean-Guy Paquet?

Canadian businessman and academic

When was Jean-Guy Paquet born?

Jean-Guy Paquet was born on 5 January 1938 in Montmagny.

What is Jean-Guy Paquet's occupation?

Jean-Guy Paquet is an academic, businessperson and university teacher.

What nationality is Jean-Guy Paquet?

Jean-Guy Paquet is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Guy Paquet

· Wikidata: Q3166084

· DBpedia: Jean-Guy Paquet

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