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Jean Lesage

Premier of Quebec · 1912-1980

Jean Lesage
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Won on the slogan it is time for things to change, and changed almost everything in six years.

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Life story

  1. June 10, 1912 · Montreal
    Born in Montreal
  2. June 22, 1960 · Quebec City
    Won the election that began the Quiet Revolution
  3. 1961 · Quebec City
    Created the first provincial education and health ministries, taking both from the church
  4. November 14, 1962 · Quebec City
    Won re-election on Maîtres chez nous and nationalized the power companies
  5. 1965 · Montreal
    Set up the Caisse de dépôt, which became the largest pension fund manager in Canada
  6. December 12, 1980 · Quebec City
    Died at Quebec City

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