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Quinto Martini (politician)

For the Italian artist and writer, see Quinto Martini (artist).
Quinto Martini
Member of Parliament
for Hamilton East
In office
1957–1962
Preceded byThomas Hambly Ross
Succeeded byJohn Munro
Personal details
Born(1908-08-15)August 15, 1908
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
DiedJuly 27, 1975(1975-07-27) (aged 66)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Spouse(s)Lucy Caiazzo
m. 25 Jun 1931[1]
Professionreal estate broker

Quinto Antonio Martini (August 15, 1908 – July 27, 1975) was a Canadian politician and real estate broker, born in Hamilton, Ontario.[2]

Martini was born in Hamilton on August 15, 1908, to Benito Martini and Palmina Rossi, both of whom were Italian. He attended St Ann's School in Hamilton, and then Hamilton Technical School. On June 25, 1931, he married Lucy Caiazzo, daughter of a real-estate broker.[1]: 230 

He was elected Member of Parliament for Hamilton East in 1957, and became the first Italian Canadian elected to parliament. He lost his seat in 1962.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1965). "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". The Canadian Parliamentary Guide = Guide Parlementaire Canadien. P.G. Normandin. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Hamilton Spectator article: "The Greatest Hamiltonian"". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 11 February 2007.
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