Charles Daniel French | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Compton | |
| In office 1946–1954 | |
| Preceded by | William James Duffy |
| Succeeded by | John William French |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 26, 1884 Scotstown, Quebec |
| Died | May 3, 1954 (aged 70) Westmount, Quebec |
| Political party | Union Nationale |
| Relations | John William French, brother |
Charles Daniel French (January 26, 1884 – May 3, 1954) was a Canadian politician and a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.[1]
Background[edit]
He was born in Scotstown, Eastern Townships on January 26, 1884 and married Emily Christina Macaulay in 1914.
Political career[edit]
French ran as a Union Nationale candidate in the provincial district of Compton in the 1939 election and was defeated by Liberal incumbent William James Duffy.
Following Duffy's death in 1946, a by-election was called. French successfully ran and became a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). He was re-elected in the 1948 and 1952 elections.
He was appointed to Maurice Duplessis's Cabinet and served as Minister of Mining from 1948 until his death.
Retirement[edit]
French died in office on May 3, 1954. He was succeeded by his brother John William French.
References[edit]
- ^ "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.