- Born
- February 18, 1916
- Died
- August 12, 1999 (aged 83)
- Known as
- lawyer, politician
Jean Drapeau was a Canadian politician who served as mayor of Montreal from 1954 to 1957, and again from 1960 to 1986.
Major accomplishments of the Drapeau Administration include the development of the Montreal Metro subway system, the Expo 67 international exposition, and the Place des Arts performing arts centre. Drapeau also secured the hosting of the 1976 Summer Olympics and was instrumental in building the Olympic Stadium and then world's tallest inclined tower. Drapeau was responsible for securing a Major League Baseball franchise, with the creation of the Montreal Expos in 1969. Drapeau's main legacy is Montreal's attainment of global status under his administration. He was the longest-serving mayor of Montreal.
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