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Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau

Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau (1820-1890) Born in Quebec, he was the first prime minister of the province of Quebec in 1867. He was also the Minister of Education and Provincial Secretary. In 1873, he was appointed to the Canadian senate as Speaker. In 1878, he became professor of Roman law at Laval University.

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