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Jan 2, 1534
Jacque Cartier
French explorer Jacque Cartier planted a flag at Gaspé in 1534 A.D. to claim the area for the French. -
Samuel de Champlain
French explorer Samuel de Champlain founds Québec In 1608. -
Brian Mulroney
Quebecer Brian Mulroney becomes prime minister In 1684. -
Quebecer John Abbott
Quebecer John Abbott becomes Canada’s first prime minister native-born in 1891. -
Wilfrid Laurier
Quebecer Wilfrid Laurier becomes prime minister in 1896 -
Gérin-Lajoie
Marie Gérin-Lajoie becomes the first Québec woman to earn a bachelor’s degree. -
Louis Saint-Laurent
Quebecer Louis Saint-Laurent becomes prime minister in 1948. -
Pierre Trudeau
Quebecer Pierre Trudeau becomes prime minister In 1968. -
Jean Chrétien
Quebecer Jean Chrétien becomes prime minister in 1993. -
Pauline Marois
Pauline Marois becomes the first female premier of Québec.
