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Antoine Castonguay

1881 – 1959

Canadian politician

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About Antoine Castonguay

Lived 1881 – 1959 (aged 77). Antoine Castonguay was a Canadian politician.

Antoine Castonguay (June 14, 1881 – May 11, 1959) was a politician in Quebec, Canada and a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec (MLA).

Early life

He was born on June 14, 1881, near Kamouraska, Bas-Saint-Laurent.

Mayor

Castonguay served as Mayor of Saint-Félicien in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean from 1935 to 1940.

Member of the legislature

He ran as an Action libérale nationale candidate in the district of Roberval in the 1935 provincial election and won. Castonguay joined Maurice Duplessis's Union Nationale and was re-elected in 1936. He was defeated by Liberal candidate Georges Potvin in 1939.

Death

He died on May 11, 1959, in Chicoutimi.

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Important facts

Born
14 June 1881, Sainte-Hélène-de-Kamouraska
Birth century
19th century
Died
11 May 1959, Chicoutimi
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Canada
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly of Quebec

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Antoine Castonguay?

Canadian politician

When was Antoine Castonguay born?

Antoine Castonguay was born on 14 June 1881 in Sainte-Hélène-de-Kamouraska.

When did Antoine Castonguay die?

Antoine Castonguay died on 11 May 1959 in Chicoutimi.

What was Antoine Castonguay's occupation?

Antoine Castonguay was a politician.

What nationality was Antoine Castonguay?

Antoine Castonguay was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antoine Castonguay

· Wikidata: Q4775449

· DBpedia: Antoine Castonguay

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