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Jean Bruchési

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Jean Bruchési, FRSC (9 April 1901 – 2 October 1979) was a Canadian writer, historian, public servant, and diplomat. He was the president of the Royal Society of Canada for 1953–4.

He was the son of Charles Bruchési, KC and the nephew of Paul Bruchési, Archbishop of Montreal.

In 1937, he was appointed Under-Secretary of State of the Province of Quebec.

From 1959, Bruchési served as Canada's ambassador to Spain, Morocco and Argentina (with concurrent accreditation to Paraguay).

After his death in 1979, he was entombed at the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery in Montreal.[1]

Distinctions and awards

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Personal life

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He married Berthe Denis on 20 June 1930.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Répertoire des personnages inhumés au cimetière ayant marqué l'histoire de notre société (in French). Montreal: Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery.
  2. ^ "Past Award Winners". The Royal Society of Canada. Archived from the original on 29 June 2024.
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Professional and academic associations
Preceded by President of the Royal Society of Canada
1953–1954
Succeeded by