Pierre Édouard Blondin
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Pierre Édouard Blondin (December 14, 1874 – October 29, 1943) was a Canadian politician.
He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons representing the Quebec riding of Champlain in 1908 and 1911. A Conservative, he was defeated in 1917. He held many cabinet positions including Postmaster General, Minister of Mines, Secretary of State of Canada, and Minister of Inland Revenue. As well, he was Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees of the Whole of the House of Commons.
In 1918, he was called to the Canadian Senate representing the senatorial division of The Laurentides, Quebec. From 1930 to 1936, he was the Speaker of the Canadian Senate. He died in office in 1943.
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| Preceded by: Joseph Shehyn |
The Laurentides Senate division 1918-1943 |
Succeeded by: Télésophore Damien Bouchard |
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