Pierre Laporte

Politician

1921 – 1970

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Who was Pierre Laporte?

Pierre Laporte was a Canadian lawyer, journalist and politician who was the Deputy Premier and Minister of Labour of the province of Quebec before being kidnapped and assassinated by members of the group Front de libération du Québec during the October Crisis. Laporte's body was found in the trunk of Paul Rose's car.

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Born
Feb 25, 1921
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Nationality
  • Canada
Profession
Lived in
  • Montreal
Died
Oct 17, 1970

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on July 23, 2013

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