Léon Trépanier

Léon Trépanier OBE, (June 29, 1881[1] – September 19, 1967) was a Quebec journalist, historian and politician.

[2] The son of François Trépanier and d'Élise Huard, he was born in Quebec City and was educated at the University of Ottawa.

As president of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society, he proposed the installation of the illuminated cross on Mount Royal and initiated the annual parades held on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Montreal.

[2] While serving as alderman, he proposed the installation of the illuminated fountain in Montreal's La Fontaine Park.

He was a member of the Société des Dix and published biographies of several Montreal mayors.