Jean Lesage

Jean Lesage was a Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Quebec from 1960 to 1966. He is best known for leading the Quiet Revolution, a period of major social, political, and economic change in Quebec. His government modernized the province by reforming education, healthcare, and government institutions, and promoting the French language and culture. Lesage worked to strengthen provincial autonomy and reduce reliance on federal institutions, helping to shape Quebec’s identity. Widely respected, he is considered a key figure in shaping modern Quebec society.