Louis St. Laurent
12th Prime Minister of Canada (1882-1973)
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Louis Stephen St. Laurent PC CC QC (Saint-Laurent or St-Laurent in French, baptized Louis-Étienne St-Laurent; 1 February 1882 – 25 July 1973) was the 12th prime minister of Canada, from 15 November 1948 to 21 June 1957.
Louis St. Laurent | |
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![]() St. Laurent in 1948 | |
12th Prime Minister of Canada | |
In office 15 November 1948 – 21 June 1957 | |
Monarch | |
Governor General | |
Preceded by | W. L. Mackenzie King |
Succeeded by | John Diefenbaker |
Personal details | |
Born | Louis Stephen St-Laurent 1 February 1882 Compton, Quebec, Canada |
Died | 25 July 1973 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada | (aged 91)
Resting place | Saint Thomas d'Aquin Cemetery, Compton, Quebec |
Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Lawyer |
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