Alfred Rouleau, (August 19, 1915 – October 19, 1985) was a

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businessman and President of the Fédération du Québec des Caisses Populaires Desjardins,

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's largest

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. Born in

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, he was elected President of Desjardins in 1972 and served until 1981.

Honours

* In 1973 he was made a Companion of the

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. * In 1985 he was made a Grand Officer of the

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External links

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