Pierre Laporte Politician

Pierre Laporte (25 February 1921 – 17 October 1970) was a Canadian lawyer, journalist and politician who was the Deputy Premier and Minister of Labour of the province of Quebec before being kidnapped and assassinated by members of the group Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) during the October Crisis. Laporte's body was found in the trunk of Paul Rose's car.

Personal facts

Pierre Laporte
Birth dateFebruary 25, 1921
Birth place
Quebec
Date of deathOctober 17, 1970
Place of death
Quebec
Resting place
Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery

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Office holder

officeMember of the National Assembly of Quebec for Chambly
party
Quebec Liberal Party
successor
Jean Cournoyer

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