Charles Daniel French
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Charles Daniel French | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Compton | |
| In office 1946–1954 | |
| Preceded by | William James Duffy |
| Succeeded by | John William French |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 26, 1884 Scotstown, Quebec |
| Died | May 3, 1954 (aged 70) Westmount, Quebec |
| Political party | Union Nationale |
| Relations | John William French, brother |
Charles Daniel French (January 26, 1884 – May 3, 1954) was a
Legislative Assembly of Quebec.[1]
Background
He was born in Scotstown, Eastern Townships on January 26, 1884 and married Emily Christina Macaulay in 1914.
Political career
French ran as a
Liberal incumbent William James Duffy
.
Following Duffy's death in 1946, a by-election was called. French successfully ran and became a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). He was re-elected in the 1948 and 1952 elections.
He was appointed to Maurice Duplessis's Cabinet and served as Minister of Mining from 1948 until his death.
Retirement
French died in office on May 3, 1954. He was succeeded by his brother John William French.
References
- ^ "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.