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Raymond Bruneau

1917 – 1970

Canadian politician

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Lived 1917 – 1970 (aged 52–53). Raymond Bruneau was a Canadian politician and translator.

Raymond Bruneau (June 12, 1917 – July 5, 1971) was an Ontario translator and political figure. He was a member of the House of Commons of Canada representing Prescott and defeating the 24-year incumbent Liberal MP, Élie-Oscar Bertrand, to sit as an Independent Liberal from 1949 to 1953. He sat for Glengarry—Prescott as a Liberal from 1953 to 1957.

He was born in Hawkesbury, Ontario in 1917, the son of Joseph Bruneau. He studied political science and constitutional law at the University of Ottawa. In 1944, he married Marie-Thérèse O'Rourke. Bruneau worked in Ottawa as a translator in the federal public service. He was unsuccessful in attempts at reelection in 1957, 1958 and 1963.

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Birth century
Died
1970, Ottawa
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Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Raymond Bruneau?

Canadian politician (1917–1970)

When was Raymond Bruneau born?

Raymond Bruneau was born on 12 June 1917 in Hawkesbury.

When did Raymond Bruneau die?

Raymond Bruneau died in 1970 in Ottawa.

What was Raymond Bruneau's occupation?

Raymond Bruneau was a politician and translator.

What nationality was Raymond Bruneau?

Raymond Bruneau was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Raymond Bruneau

· Wikidata: Q7298622

· DBpedia: Raymond Bruneau

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