Lucien Moraud, (May 16, 1885 – May 29, 1951) was a Canadian lawyer, law professor and

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politician. He was named to the

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on December 30, 1933, and remained a senator until his death in 1951. He was one of the Canadian delegates at the foundation of the

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. Pavillon H.-Biermans-L.-Moraud, a residence hall at

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, is named after him and Belgian businessperson Jean-Hubert Biermans in honour of their donations to the university.

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Barreau du Québec : Les Bâtonniers de 1930-1939
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