Joseph-Célestin Nadon (January 11, 1899 – December 17, 1953) was a Canadian provincial and federal politician.
Joseph-Célestin Nadon | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Gatineau | |
| In office 1949–1953 | |
| Preceded by | Léon-Joseph Raymond |
| Succeeded by | Rodolphe Leduc |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Gatineau | |
| In office 1939–1948 | |
| Preceded by | Georges-Adélard Auger |
| Succeeded by | Gérard Desjardins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 11, 1899 Sainte-Famille-d'Aumond, Quebec |
| Died | December 17, 1953 (aged 54) Maniwaki, Quebec |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Other political affiliations | Quebec Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Lucienne Roy |
| Relations | Alphonse Fournier, cousin |
He entered politics as a municipal councillor in Maniwaki from 1928 to 1934 and was mayor from 1935 to 1939. In 1939, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for the riding of Gatineau. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1944 and was defeated in 1948. In a 1949 by-election, he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of Gatineau. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1953 and died shortly after in December.
References edit
- Joseph-Célestin Nadon – Parliament of Canada biography
- "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
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