Henri-René Renault (June 6, 1891 – March 23, 1952) was a

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politician. Born in

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, Renault was mayor of Beauceville-Est from 1930 to 1933. He was elected to the

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as a

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. He was a Minister without Portfolio from 1942 to 1944. In 1944, he was Minister of Municipal Affairs, Industry and Commerce. He was defeated in the 1944 election and again in a 1945 by-election.

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1891 births 1952 deaths Mayors of places in Quebec Quebec Liberal Party MNAs People from Chaudière-Appalaches French Quebecers {{Quebec-mayor-stub