Jean Drapeau

Jean Drapeau CC GOQ
Jean Drapeau in 1954
37th Mayor of Montreal
In office October 1960 – November 1986
Preceded by	Sarto Fournier
Succeeded by	Jean Doré
In office October 25, 1954 – October 28, 1957
Preceded by	Camillien Houde
Succeeded by	Sarto Fournier
Personal details
Born	(1916-02-18)18 February 1916 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died	12 August 1999(1999-08-12) (aged 83) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Political party	Civic Party of Montreal
Spouse	Marie-Claire Boucher ​ ​ (m. 1945)​
Alma mater	Université de Montréal
Profession	Lawyer
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Jean Drapeau CC GOQ (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ dʁapo]; 18 February 1916 – 12 August 1999) was a Canadian politician who served as mayor of Montreal for 2 non-consecutive terms from 1954 to 1957 and from 1960 to 1986. Major accomplishments of the Drapeau Administration include the development of the Montreal Metro entirely underground mass transit subway system running on 'whisper quiet' rubber wheels, a successful international exposition Expo 67 as well as the construction of a major performing arts centre, the Place des Arts. 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.