Sam Walsh (politician)
Sam Walsh | |
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| General Secretary of the Communist Party of Quebec | |
| In office 1965–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Marianne Roy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Saul Jerome Wolofsky August 31, 1916 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | March 18, 2008 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Communist Party of Quebec |
| Other political affiliations | Communist Party of Canada Labor-Progressive Party Communist Party of Ontario |
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| Alma mater | McGill University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch/service | Canadian Army |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War 2 |
Samuel Walsh (August 31, 1916 – March 18, 2008), was leader of the Communist Party of Quebec for 28 years, from 1962 to 1990, and was a leader in the Communist Party of Canada and Labor-Progressive Party since the 1940s.