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Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault

1899 – 1976

Canadian politician

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About Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault

Lived 1899 – 1976 (aged 76). Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault was a Canadian politician.

Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault was a politician Quebec, Canada and a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec (MLA).

Early life

He was born on November 24, 1899, in Montreal and became an engineer.

Member of the legislature

He ran as an Action libérale nationale candidate in the district of Montréal–Saint-Henri in the 1935 provincial election and won. Lauriault refused to join Maurice Duplessis's Union Nationale. Instead, he ran as an Independent Liberal in the 1936 election and lost against René Labelle.

Federal politics

Lauriault ran as an Independent Liberal in the federal district of Saint-Henri in 1940 and finished second.

City Councillor

Lauriault won a seat to the City Council of Montreal in 1944. He was re-elected in 1947, 1950, 1954 and 1957. He was defeated in 1960.

Death

He died on November 13, 1976, in Montreal.

Footnotes

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Important facts

Born
24 November 1899, Sainte-Cunégonde
Birth century
19th century
Died
13 November 1976, Montreal
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Canada
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly of Quebec
Also known as
Wilfrid-Eldege Lauriault

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault?

Canadian politician

When was Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault born?

Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault was born on 24 November 1899 in Sainte-Cunégonde.

When did Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault die?

Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault died on 13 November 1976 in Montreal.

What was Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault's occupation?

Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault was a politician.

What nationality was Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault?

Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault

· Wikidata: Q8001923

· DBpedia: Wilfrid-Eldège Lauriault

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