Jean Lesage
Canadian politician and Premier of Quebec

Born
June 10th, 1912
112 years ago
Died
December 12th, 1980
44 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Led Quebec during the Quiet Revolution
Modernized health care and education systems
Established the Quebec Pension Plan
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