Azellus Denis
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Appointed byLester B. Pearson
Preceded byMark Robert Drouin
Succeeded byMarcel Prud'homme
Preceded byJoseph-Arthur Denis
Azellus Denis | |
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| Senator for La Salle, Quebec | |
| In office February 3, 1964 – September 4, 1991 | |
| Appointed by | Lester B. Pearson |
| Preceded by | Mark Robert Drouin |
| Succeeded by | Marcel Prud'homme |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for St. Denis | |
| In office 1935–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph-Arthur Denis |
| Succeeded by | Marcel Prud'homme |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 26, 1907 Saint-Norbert, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | September 4, 1991 (aged 84) |
| Resting place | Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery |
| Party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Émérencienne Fleury-Bissonnette |
| Relations | Joseph-Arthur Denis, brother |
| Cabinet | Postmaster General (1963-1964) |
Azellus Denis, PC QC (March 26, 1907 – September 4, 1991) was a Canadian politician who served in the Parliament of Canada as a Member of Parliament and Senator for the longest period of time, 55 years, 10 months and 20 days.