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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
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Notes:
First woman
Governor General of Canada
(1984-1990)
First woman
Speaker of the House of Commons
(1980-1984)
Federal Public Office
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Governor General of Canada
Function
Term
(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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