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SAUVÉ, The Right Hon. Jeanne, P.C., C.C., C.M.M., C.D.
Picture of SAUVÉ, The Right Hon. Jeanne, P.C., C.C., C.M.M., C.D.
© House of Commons 1980
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1922.04.26
Place of Birth: Howell, Saskatchewan, Canada
Deceased Date (yyyy.mm.dd): 1993.01.26 (70 years old)
Profession | Occupation: Journalist
Notes: First woman Governor General of Canada (1984-1990)
First woman Speaker of the House of Commons (1980-1984)
Federal Public Office
^ Governor General of Canada
FunctionTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Governor General Appointed first woman Governor General of Canada on December 23, 1983, but installed only on May 14, 1984 because of illness 1984.05.14 - 1990.01.28

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