Charles Daniel French

Canadian politician

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Charles Daniel French

Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Compton
In office
1946–1954
Preceded by| William James Duffy
Succeeded by| John William French
Personal details
Born| (1884-01-26)January 26, 1884
Scotstown, Quebec
Died| May 3, 1954(1954-05-03) (aged 70)
Westmount, Quebec
Political party| Union Nationale
Relations| John William French, brother

Charles Daniel French (January 26, 1884 - May 3, 1954) was a Canadian politician and a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.[1]

## Background[edit]

He was born in Scotstown, Eastern Townships on January 26, 1884 and married Emily Christina Macaulay in 1914.

## Political career[edit]

French ran as a Union Nationale candidate in the provincial district of Compton in the 1939 election and was defeated by Liberal incumbent William James Duffy.

Following Duffy's death in 1946, a by-election was called. French successfully ran and became a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). He was re-elected in the 1948 and 1952 elections.

He was appointed to Maurice Duplessis's Cabinet and served as Minister of Mining from 1948 until his death.

## Retirement[edit]

French died in office on May 3, 1954. He was succeeded by his brother John William French.

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.