Henri-François Gautrin
Canadian physicist and politician
Born
July 30th, 1943
82 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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A Canadian physicist and politician contributed significantly to the field of physics and served in legislative roles. Gautrin held a position as a Member of the National Assembly for the Liberal Party in Quebec from 2003 to 2014. His tenure included responsibilities in various parliamentary committees and participation in key debates regarding education and social issues in the province. Gautrin's academic background featured research in physical sciences, which informed his approach to public policy and governance.
Served as a Member of the National Assembly
Participated in education and social issue debates
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