Chauveau, Pierre-Joseph-Olivier b. May 30, 1820 d. April 4, 1890 Premier of Quebec. Born in Charlesbourg, Quebec, Chauveau was admitted to the bar in 1841. In 1844 he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada, serving until 1855, when he was appointed Superintendent of Education until 1867. Following the Confederation of Canada in 1867, he was chosen to serve as the 1st Premier of Quebec and, in addition would also be elected to the Canadian House of Commons representing Quebec County. In 1873, he resigned from both offices and was...[Read More] (Bio by: G.Photographer) Chapelle des Ursulines, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
b. May 30, 1820 d. April 4, 1890