Gérald Martineau

Gérald Martineau
Member of the Legislative Council of Quebec for des Laurentides
In office
1946–1959
Preceded by Thomas Chapais
Succeeded by Antonio Auger
Member of the Legislative Council of Quebec for Lauzon
In office
1959–1968
Preceded by Émile Moreau
Succeeded by Abolished in 1968.
Personal details
Born (1902-07-31)July 31, 1902
Quebec City, Quebec
Died May 18, 1968(1968-05-18) (aged 65)
Sainte-Foy, Quebec
Political party Union Nationale

Gérald Martineau (July 31, 1902 May 18, 1968) was a political boss in Quebec, Canada.[1]

Background

He was born on July 31, 1902 in Quebec City and was a business person.

Political career

From the 1944 provincial election to the 1960 election, Martineau was the treasurer of the Union Nationale.

He was appointed to the Legislative Council of Quebec in 1946, representing the division of Les Laurentides until 1959 and the division of Lauzon from 1959 to 1967.

Martineau appeared before the Salvas Commission of Inquiry and was convicted on eight counts of fraud in 1967.

Death

He died on May 18, 1968.

References

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