Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau

Canadian Senator
Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau
The Hon. Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau
1st Premier of Quebec
In office 15 July 1867 – 25 February 1873
Succeeded by	Gédéon Ouimet
In office 1873-02-20 – 1874-01-08

Born	May 30, 1820 Charlesbourg, Quebec
Died	April 4, 1890 Quebec City, Quebec
Political party	Conservative
Spouse	Marie-Louise-Flore Masse

Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau (May 30, 1820 – April 4, 1890), born in Charlesbourg, near Quebec City, was the first premier of the Canadian province of Quebec following Canadian Confederation in 1867. He led a Conservative Party government. He was also the Minister of Education and Provincial Secretary. Also during this period, he was the federal Member of Parliament for the riding of Quebec County (1867–1873)

In 1873, he resigned as premier following his appointment as Speaker of the Canadian Senate. He served in this capacity until 8 January 1874. In 1878, he became professor of Roman law at Université Laval. He died April 4 in Quebec City in 1890. He had seven children.^[1]

[edit] Elections as party leader

He won the 1867 election and the 1871 election and resigned in 1873.

Preceded by: Position newly created	Premier of Quebec 15 July 1867– 25 February 1873	Succeeded by: Gédéon Ouimet
Preceded by: Joseph Édouard Cauchon	Stadacona senate division 1873-1874	Succeeded by: Pierre Baillargeon