About Joseph-Alphida Crête
Lived 1890 – 1964 (aged 73). Joseph-Alphida Crête was a Canadian politician and optician.
Joseph-Alphida Crête (; July 9, 1890 – April 20, 1964) was a Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec and the House of Commons of Canada.
Early life
He was born on July 9, 1890, in Saint-Stanislas, Quebec and worked as an optician before entering politics.
Provincial politics
Crête successfully ran as a Quebec Liberal Party candidate for the district of Laviolette in the 1931 provincial election.
Federal politics
Shortly before the 1935 federal election, Crête resigned his provincial seat and became Liberal Party of Canada candidate for the district of Saint-Maurice—Laflèche. He won.
He was re-elected in the 1940 election, but was defeated in the 1945 election by Bloc Populaire candidate René Hamel.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph-Alphida Crête?
Canadian politician (1890–1964)
When was Joseph-Alphida Crête born?
Joseph-Alphida Crête was born on 9 July 1890 in Saint-Stanislas.
When did Joseph-Alphida Crête die?
Joseph-Alphida Crête died on 20 April 1964 in Grand-Mère.
What was Joseph-Alphida Crête's occupation?
Joseph-Alphida Crête was a politician and optician.
What nationality was Joseph-Alphida Crête?
Joseph-Alphida Crête was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Joseph-Alphida Crête
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