Joseph Irenée Rochefort

Joseph Irenée Rochefort (July 9, 1910 – April 4, 1979) was a Canadian politician and a Member of the House of Commons.[2]

Joseph Irenée Rochefort
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Champlain
In office
1949–1958
Preceded byHervé-Edgar Brunelle
Succeeded byPaul Lahaye
Personal details
Born(1910-07-09)July 9, 1910
Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
DiedApril 4, 1979(1979-04-04) (aged 68)
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Corinne Bourassa
(m. 1 Sep 1941)[1]

Background

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He was born on July 9, 1910, in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Mauricie. He was a musician and a real estate agent.

Political career

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Rochefort ran as a Liberal candidate in the federal district of Champlain in 1949 and won. He was re-elected in 1953 and 1957.

He did not run for re-election in 1958 and was succeeded by Paul Lahaye of the Progressive Conservative Party.

Honors

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Rue Rochefort (Rochefort Street) in Cap-de-la-Madeleine was named to honor him.

References

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  1. ^ The Canadian parliamentary guide, 1958.
  2. ^ Joseph Irenée Rochefort – Parliament of Canada biography