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Joseph-Jean-Baptiste Gosselin

Canadian politician

Died when: 80 years 175 days (965 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Joseph-Jean-Baptiste Gosselin

Joseph-Jean-Baptiste Gosselin (November 22, 1848 – May 16, 1929) was a merchant and political figure in Quebec.He represented Missisquoi in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1900 to 1919 as a Liberal.

He was born in Saint-Athanase, Canada East, the son of François Gosselin and Onésime Nadeau.Gosselin married Rose-de-Lima Gauthier in 1878.

In 1886, he established a general store at Notre-Dame-de-Stanbridge.He also operated a spinning mill and was involved in the export of hay.

Gosselin was president of the school board and served as mayor of Notre-Dame-de-Stanbridge.In 1919, he was named to the Legislative Council of Quebec for Bedford division.

Gosselin died in office in Notre-Dame-de-Stanbridge at the age of 80.His brother François also served in the Quebec assembly.


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