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Marie-Claire Kirkland was born on 8 September, 1924 in Palmer, Massachusetts, United States, is a Canadian politician. Discover Marie-Claire Kirkland's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 92 years old?
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92 years old |
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Virgo |
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8 September 1924 |
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8 September |
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Palmer, Massachusetts, United States |
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2016 |
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United States
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Marie-Claire Kirkland Height, Weight & Measurements
At 92 years old, Marie-Claire Kirkland height not available right now. We will update Marie-Claire Kirkland's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Marie-Claire Kirkland's Husband?
Her husband is Philippe Casgrain (m. 1954, div), Wyndham Strover (m. 1989)
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Philippe Casgrain (m. 1954, div), Wyndham Strover (m. 1989) |
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Lynne, Kirkland, Marc |
Marie-Claire Kirkland Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Marie-Claire Kirkland worth at the age of 92 years old? Marie-Claire Kirkland’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from United States. We have estimated Marie-Claire Kirkland's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Timeline
Marie-Claire Kirkland-Casgrain, (September 8, 1924 – March 24, 2016) was a Quebec lawyer, judge and politician.
She was the first woman elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec, the first woman appointed a Cabinet minister in Quebec, the first woman appointed acting premier, and the first woman judge to serve in the Quebec Provincial Court.
Born in Palmer, Massachusetts, the daughter of Charles-Aimé Kirkland (who was studying at Harvard), a Quebec MLA from 1939 to 1961, and Rose Demers, she received a Bachelor of Arts in 1947 and a Bachelor of Civil Law in 1950 from McGill University.
The statue by Jules Lasalle was to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kirkland being made the first female cabinet minister in Quebec.
She was the first woman in the history of Quebec to be honoured with a national funeral.
She was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1952 and was made a Queen's Counsel in 1969.
From 1952 to 1961, she practiced law in Montreal.
She was elected in a by-election as a Liberal in her father's riding of Jacques-Cartier after his death in 1961.
She was re-elected in 1962.
She held two cabinet posts in the government of Jean Lesage: Minister without Portfolio (1962 to 1964) and Minister of Transport and Communications (1964 to 1966).
In 1966, she was elected in the riding of Marguerite-Bourgeoys and re-elected in 1970.
She also held two cabinet posts in the government of Robert Bourassa: Minister of Tourism, Game and Fishing (1970 to 1972) and Minister of Cultural Affairs (1972 to 1973).
She resigned in 1973 to become a judge.
In 1985, she was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec.
In 1992, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
In 1993, she was the recipient of the Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
She was married to lawyer Philippe Casgrain with whom she had three children before they eventually divorced.
She remarried Wyndham Strover.
In 2012, Quebec premier Pauline Marois unveiled a statue of Casgrain, Idola Saint-Jean and Kirkland outside the National Assembly of Quebec.
On March 24, 2016, she died at the age of 91.
