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Léopold Langlois

1913 – 1996

Canadian politician

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About Léopold Langlois

Lived 1913 – 1996 (aged 82). Léopold Langlois was a Canadian politician and lawyer.

J. G. Léopold Langlois (; October 2, 1913 – February 13, 1996) was a Canadian lawyer and parliamentarian.

Born in Ste-Anne-des-Monts, Quebec, he was a lawyer specializing in maritime law. During World War II, he served in the Royal Canadian Navy as a lieutenant commander.

In 1940, he was defeated when he ran as an Independent Liberal in the riding of Gaspé, Quebec. After the war, he was elected in 1945 as a Liberal. He was re-elected in 1949 and 1953. He was defeated in 1957. From 1951 to 1953, he was the Parliamentary Assistant to the Postmaster General. From 1953 to 1957, he was the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transport.

In 1966, he was appointed to the Senate representing the senatorial division of Grandville, Quebec. From 1974 to 1979, he was the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate. In 1979, he was the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate. He retired on his 75th birthday in 1988.

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Positions held
Member of the House of Commons of Canada, Member of the Senate of Canada
Also known as
Leopold Langlois, J. G. Léopold Langlois

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People whose lives overlapped Léopold Langlois's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Léopold Langlois?

Canadian politician (1913-1996)

When was Léopold Langlois born?

Léopold Langlois was born on 2 October 1913 in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts.

When did Léopold Langlois die?

Léopold Langlois died on 13 February 1996.

What was Léopold Langlois's occupation?

Léopold Langlois was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Léopold Langlois?

Léopold Langlois was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Léopold Langlois

· Wikidata: Q668183

· DBpedia: Léopold Langlois

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