Gérald Martineau
Gérald Martineau (July 31, 1902 – May 18, 1968) was a political boss in Quebec, Canada.[1]
Gérald Martineau | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Council of Quebec for des Laurentides | |
| In office 1946–1959 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Chapais |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Auger |
| Member of the Legislative Council of Quebec for Lauzon | |
| In office 1959–1968 | |
| Preceded by | Émile Moreau |
| Succeeded by | Abolished in 1968. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1902 Quebec City, Quebec |
| Died | May 18, 1968 (aged 65) Sainte-Foy, Quebec |
| Political party | Union Nationale |
Background
He was born on July 31, 1902 in Quebec City and was a business person.
Political career
From the 1944 provincial election to the 1960 election, Martineau was the treasurer of the Union Nationale.
He was appointed to the Legislative Council of Quebec in 1946, representing the division of Les Laurentides until 1959 and the division of Lauzon from 1959 to 1967.
Martineau appeared before the Salvas Commission of Inquiry and was convicted on eight counts of fraud in 1967.
Death
He died on May 18, 1968.
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References
- "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
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