Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau (May 30, 1820 – April 4, 1890) was a Canadian lawyer and politician. Chauveau was the first Premier of the province of Quebec, following the establishment of Canada in 1867. Appointed to the office in 1867 as the leader of the Conservative Party, he won the provincial elections of 1867 and 1871.
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30 May 1820 Charlesbourg, Lower Canada
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Died |
4 April 1890 (aged 69) Quebec City, Quebec
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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