Prosper A. Arsenault was an educator and political figure on Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island

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. He represented 1st Prince

1st Prince

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 in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island

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 from 1956 to 1959 and from 1962 to 1970 as a Liberal

Prince Edward Island Liberal Party

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He was born in Howlan, Prince Edward Island

Howlan, Prince Edward Island

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, the son of Julitte Arsenault, and was educated there and at St. Dunstan's College

Saint Dunstan's University

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. He taught school for many years and was also vice-principal of a school in Saskatchewan

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. He served in the province's Executive Council as a minister without portfolio

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from 1958 to 1959. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1959. Arsenault served as speaker from 1966 to 1970.