Jeanne St. Laurent

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Jeanne St. Laurent

with her husband on their wedding in 1908
Born (1886-10-22)October 22, 1886
Beauceville, Quebec[1]
Died November 14, 1966(1966-11-14) (aged 80)
Quebec City, Quebec
Resting place
Compton, Quebec
Nationality Canadian
Known for Wife of Louis St. Laurent

Jeanne Renault Saint-Laurent (October 22, 1886 – November 14, 1966) was the wife of Louis St. Laurent, the 12th Prime Minister of Canada. She was born in Beauceville, Quebec.[2] Her parents were Pierre-Ferdinand Renault (1853–1912) and Amanda Montminy (1853–1922). Pierre-Ferdinand Renault was a Beauceville businessman (originally from Ste-Claire-de-Dorchester) and changed his family name from Renaud.

Jeanne Renault and Louis St. Laurent married in 1908 after having a relationship two years ago. They had five children together: two sons and three daughters.[2]

See also

  • Spouses of the Prime Ministers of Canada

References

  1. 2.0 2.1 Schlee, Gary (May 19, 2010). "St. Laurent marries Jeanne Renault". Canadian Prime Ministers. 
Honorary titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Isabel Cox Meighen
Spouse of the Prime Minister of Canada
1948-1957
Succeeded by
Olive Freeman Diefenbaker


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