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Herménégilde Chiasson
1946Apr, 7

Herménégilde Chiasson

Herménégilde Chiasson, Canadian poet, playwright, and politician, 29th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
Herménégilde Chiasson O.C (born 7 April 1946) is a Canadian poet, playwright and visual artist of Acadian origin. Born in Saint-Simon, New Brunswick, he was the 29th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick between 2003 and 2009. He is also currently a professor at Université de Moncton.

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    Bulgaria

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  • 23Oct

    Flushing, Queens

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    Afghanistan, Iceland and Sweden join the United Nations.