Réal Caouette
Canadian journalist and politician

Born
September 26th, 1917
107 years ago
Died
December 16th, 1976
48 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Contributed to Canadian politics and media during the 20th century. Elected as the leader of the Social Credit Party of Canada in 1965 and served as a Member of Parliament. Advocated for the rights of Francophones across Canada while managing various social issues. Worked as a journalist prior to his political career, which provided a foundation for his communication skills and public engagement.
Served as leader of the Social Credit Party
Elected as a Member of Parliament
Advocated for Francophone rights
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