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François Gosselin

Canadian politician

Died when: 71 years 147 days (856 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

François Gosselin

François Gosselin (November 13, 1837 – April 9, 1909) was a merchant, farmer and political figure in Quebec.He represented Iberville in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1890 to 1906 as a Liberal.

He was born in Saint-Athanase, Lower Canada, the son of François Gosselin and Onésime Nadeau.He lived in Saint-Alexandre.

Gosselin was president of the Banque de Saint-Jean.In 1861, he married Mélanie Manie.He was mayor of Saint-Alexandre from 1862 to 1865 and also served as school trustee.

In 1906, he was named to the Legislative Council of Quebec for Rougemont division.Gosselin died in office in Saint-Alexandre at the age of 71.

His brother Joseph-Jean-Baptiste also served in the Quebec assembly.


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