About Achille Larue
Lived 1849 – 1922 (aged 72). Achille Larue was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
Achille Larue (October 27, 1849 – May 1, 1922) was a lawyer and political figure in Quebec. He represented Bellechasse in the House of Commons of Canada from 1878 to 1881 as a Liberal member.
He was born in St-Jean, Île d'Orléans, Canada East, the son of Nazaire La Rue and Adelaide Roy. Larue was educated at the Séminaire de Quebec and the Université Laval. He was admitted to the Quebec bar in 1872 and set up practice in Quebec City. Larue was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the House of Commons in an 1875 by-election. He was elected in the 1878 federal election; his election was overturned in 1881 after an appeal. He was president of Le Club Canadien. Larue died in Quebec City at the age of 72.
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Who was Achille Larue?
Canadian politician (1849–1922)
When was Achille Larue born?
Achille Larue was born on 27 October 1849 in Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans.
When did Achille Larue die?
Achille Larue died on 1 May 1922.
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Achille Larue was a politician and lawyer.
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Achille Larue was Canadian.
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