Joseph Irenée Rochefort (July 9, 1910 – April 4, 1979) was a Canadian politician and a Member of the House of Commons.[2]
Joseph Irenée Rochefort | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Champlain | |
| In office 1949–1958 | |
| Preceded by | Hervé-Edgar Brunelle |
| Succeeded by | Paul Lahaye |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 9, 1910 Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | April 4, 1979 (aged 68) Joliette, Quebec, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Corinne Bourassa (m. 1 Sep 1941)[1] |
Background
editHe was born on July 9, 1910, in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Mauricie. He was a musician and a real estate agent.
Political career
editRochefort ran as a Liberal candidate in the federal district of Champlain in 1949 and won. He was re-elected in 1953 and 1957.
He did not run for re-election in 1958 and was succeeded by Paul Lahaye of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Honors
editRue Rochefort (Rochefort Street) in Cap-de-la-Madeleine was named to honor him.
References
edit- ^ The Canadian parliamentary guide, 1958.
- ^ Joseph Irenée Rochefort – Parliament of Canada biography
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