Henri Claireaux | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Senator for Saint Pierre and Miquelon | |
| In office 21 January 1947 – 1 October 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Albert Pen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 February 1911 Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon |
| Died | 31 July 2001 (aged 90) Soustons, Landes, France |
| Political party | Popular Republican Movement |
| Alma mater | Université Laval |
| Occupation | Politician · teacher |
Henri Claireaux (3 February 1911 – 31 July 2001) was a French politician from Saint Pierre and Miquelon. He was the territory's first representative in the French Senate, serving from 1947 to 1968.
Born in Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Claireaux briefly worked for the Saint-Pierre town hall after receiving an elementary certificate, then moved to mainland France to volunteer for the French Armed Forces. After returning to Saint-Pierre, he became a teacher and prominent figure in local labor unions. He was elected to the General Council of Saint Pierre and Miquelon in 1946 and was then elected to the French Senate in 1947, becoming his territory's first representative in the Senate. His main contributions there were for legislation relating to overseas territories, and he also became the president of the General Council of Saint Pierre and Miquelon in 1956. He left the General Council in 1964 and was defeated in the 1968 Senatorial election, marking the end of his 22-year career as a legislator.