Rene Lévesque was a Canadian politician born on August 24, 1922. He was the 23rd Premier of Quebec and was known for his efforts to negotiate the independence of Quebec. He founded the Parti Québécois in 1968 to further his cause. He was a major figure in the history of Quebec and his legacy continues to this day.
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💰 Net worth: $1.6 Million (2024)
About
Canadian Politician who attempted to negotiate the independence of Quebec. He served as the 23rd Premier of Quebec and founded the Parti Québécois.
Before Fame
He served as a war correspondent for the United States Army in Europe during World War II and worked for the Canadian Broadcasting Company after the war.
Trivia
One of the major bills he passed during his time as Premier was the Quebec Charter of the French Language, which made French the official language of Quebec.
Family Life
He was married to Louise L'Heureux from 1947 to 1977 and Corinne Côté from 1979 until his death.
Associated With
He served as Premier of Quebec during the tenure of Pierre Trudeau as the Prime Minister of Canada.
