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Lucien Saulnier

Lucien Saulnier, Canadian lawyer and politician (d. 1989)
Lucien Saulnier, (July 25, 1916 – June 22, 1989) was a Canadian politician. He was chair of the Montreal Urban Community during the October Crisis. He was also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Société de développement industriel du Québec.

Saulnier was elected to the Montreal City Council in 1954, working with the Ligue d'Action Civique. In 1960, he co-founded Montreal's Civic Party with Jean Drapeau. From 1960 to 1969, Saulnier was the chair of the executive committee and was head of the Montreal Urban Community.

In 1972, he left politics and held positions with public agencies including Hydro-Québec.In 1971 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada "for services rendered as an administrator".

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  • 9Jan

    Gallipoli Campaign

    World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli concludes with an Ottoman Empire victory when the last Allied forces are evacuated from the peninsula.
  • 21Feb

    Battle of Verdun

    World War I: In France, the Battle of Verdun begins.
  • 25Feb

    Battle of Verdun

    World War I: The Germans capture Fort Douaumont during the Battle of Verdun.
  • 9Apr

    Battle of Verdun

    World War I: The Battle of Verdun: German forces launch their third offensive of the battle.
  • 31May

    Battle of Jutland

    World War I: Battle of Jutland: The British Grand Fleet under the command of John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe and David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty engage the Imperial German Navy under the command of Reinhard Scheer and Franz von Hipper in the largest naval battle of the war, which proves indecisive.