Peter Veniot
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Peter John Veniot, PC (October 4, 1863 – July 6, 1936) was a businessman and newspaper owner and a politician in New Brunswick, Canada. He was the first Acadian premier of New Brunswick.[1]
Quick Facts 18th Premier of New Brunswick, Monarch ...
Peter John Veniot | |
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18th Premier of New Brunswick | |
In office February 28, 1923 – September 14, 1925 | |
Monarch | George V |
Lieutenant Governor | William Pugsley William Frederick Todd |
Preceded by | Walter E. Foster |
Succeeded by | John B. M. Baxter |
MLA for Gloucester | |
In office November 5, 1894 – January 6, 1900 | |
Preceded by | Théotime Blanchard |
Succeeded by | John Young |
In office February 24, 1917 – September 14, 1926 Serving with James P. Byrne, Ivan Rand, John B. London, Seraphine R. Léger, Jean George Robichaud, J. André Doucet | |
Preceded by | John B. Hatchey |
Succeeded by | Clovis-Thomas Richard |
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Gloucester | |
In office September 14, 1926 – July 6, 1936 | |
Preceded by | Jean George Robichaud |
Succeeded by | Clarence Joseph Veniot |
Personal details | |
Born | (1863-10-04)October 4, 1863 Richibucto, New Brunswick, British North America |
Died | July 6, 1936(1936-07-06) (aged 72) Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse |
Catherine Melanson (m. 1885) |
Children | 6 sons |
Alma mater | Pictou Academy |
Occupation | businessman and newspaper owner |
Profession | politician |
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