Antonio Barrette
Antonio Barette (May 26, 1899 - December 15, 1968) was born in Joliette, Quebec.
He served as Minister of Labour in the Cabinets of Maurice Duplessis and Paul Sauvé from August 30, 1944 to January 8, 1960.
He became the 22nd Premier of Quebec on January 8, 1960, succeeding Paul Sauvé as leader of the Union Nationale after Sauvé's death. He held office for only 6 months until the June 22, 1960 election which he lost to Jean Lesage.
He resigned as both leader of the Union Nationale and member of the Legislative Assembly on September 15, 1960, and later served as Canadian ambassador to Greece from April 4, 1963 to July 12, 1966.
Elections as party leader
He lost the 1960 election.
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