Aurel Léger
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Aurel D. Léger (10 November 1894 – 28 December 1961) was a Canadian businessman, contractor, farmer and politician. Léger served as a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Grande-Digue, New Brunswick and became a farmer and contractor.
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Aurel Léger | |
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Member of Parliament for Kent | |
In office March 1940 – December 1961 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Aurel D. Léger (1894-11-10)10 November 1894 Grande-Digue, New Brunswick, Canada |
Died | 28 December 1961(1961-12-28) (aged 67) |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse(s) | Regina Roy m. 8 July 1918 (deceased) Albertine Daigle m. 21 February 1950[1] |
Profession | businessman, contractor, farmer |
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He was educated at Shediac Bridge School, University of St. Joseph's College, Sainte Anne's College and Moncton Business College.[1]
Légere was first elected to Parliament at the Kent riding in the 1940 general election then re-elected in 1945 and 1949. Léger was appointed to the Senate on 12 June 1953, towards the end of the 21st Canadian Parliament. He remained a Senator until his death in 1961.[2]