Arthur Sauvé
The Hon. Arthur Sauvé | |
|---|---|
Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Deux-Montagnes | |
| In office 1908–1930 | |
| Preceded by | Hector Champagne |
| Succeeded by | Paul Sauvé |
| Leader of the Opposition of Quebec | |
| In office 1916–1929 | |
| Preceded by | Philémon Cousineau |
| Succeeded by | Camillien Houde |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1874 Saint-Hermas (Mirabel), Quebec |
| Died | February 6, 1944 (aged 69) Montreal, Quebec |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Other political affiliations | Conservative Party of Quebec |
| Children | Paul Sauvé |
Arthur Sauvé, PC (October 1, 1874 – February 6, 1944) was born in Saint-Hermas (today part of Mirabel, Quebec).
The
Legislative Assembly of Quebec member for Deux-Montagnes from 1908 to 1930, he was leader of the Quebec Conservative Party but never premier. He was the father of future premier Paul Sauvé
.
In 1930 he moved to federal politics and became
Richard Bennett until 1935. In 1935 he was appointed to the Senate
.
He was also the mayor of the municipality of Saint-Benoît from 1906 to 1923.
Elections as party leader
Quebec: He lost the 1919 election, 1923 election, and 1927 election.
See also
- Politics of Quebec
- List of Quebec general elections
- List of Quebec leaders of the Opposition
- Timeline of Quebec history
References
- "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
- Arthur Sauvé – Parliament of Canada biography
