André Laurendeau
André Laurendeau | |
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André Laurendeau | |
| Born | Joseph-Edmond-André Laurendeau March 21, 1912 |
| Died | June 1, 1968 (aged 56) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, politician, and playwright |
Joseph-Edmond-André Laurendeau (French pronunciation: [ʒozɛf ɛdmɔ̃ ɑ̃dʁe lɔʁɑ̃do]; March 21, 1912 – June 1, 1968) was a journalist, politician, co-chair of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, and playwright in Quebec, Canada. He is usually referred to as André Laurendeau. He was active in Québécois life, in various spheres and capacities, for three decades. Laurendeau's career also "spanned the most turbulent periods in the history of Canada".