Adélard Godbout
Canadian politician and agronomist
Born
September 24th, 1892
132 years ago
Died
September 18th, 1956
68 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as Premier of Québec twice
Implemented agricultural reforms
Advocated for rural education
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