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Gilles Duceppe

What is gilles duceppe?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Born July 22, 1947, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada[2]
Party Bloc Québécois[1]
Constituency Laurier—Sainte-Marie[1]
Leadership periods 1997–2011 and 2015[2]

Gilles Duceppe is a retired Canadian politician and former leader of the Bloc Québécois, known for his support of the Quebec sovereignty movement.

Context

Gilles Duceppe is a Canadian politician who led the Bloc Québécois and represented Laurier—Sainte-Marie in the House of Commons for over 20 years [1]. Born in Montreal on July 22, 1947 [2], he served as party leader from 1997 to 2011 and again in 2015 [2]. He is no longer a Member of Parliament [1].

Documented claims

  • Gilles Duceppe is a retired politician and proponent of the Quebec sovereignty movement. [1]
  • He was leader of the Bloc Québécois for 15 years in three stints. [1]

Questions and answers

When was Gilles Duceppe born?

He was born on July 22, 1947, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada [2].

How long was Gilles Duceppe leader of the Bloc Québécois?

He was leader for 15 years in three stints [1].

Sources

  1. Gilles Duceppe | Quebec Separatist, Bloc Québécois Leader — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Gilles Duceppe — corim.qc.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People