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Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau ( May 30 , 1820 – April 4 , 1890 ), born in Quebec City , was the first Premier of the Canadian province of Quebec following Canadian Confederation in 1867 . He led a Conservative Party government. He was also the Minister Of Education and Provincial Secretary . Also during this period, he was the federal Member Of Parliament for the riding of Quebec County ( 1867 – 1873 ) In 1873 , he resigned as premier following his appointment as Speaker Of The Canadian Senate . He served in this capacity until 8 January 1874 . In 1878 , he became professor of Roman Law at Université Laval . He died in Quebec City in 1890 . ELECTIONS AS PARTY LEADER He won the 1867 Election and the 1871 Election and resigned in 1873 . SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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