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Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine

1744 – 1825

Canadian politician

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About Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine

Lived 1744 – 1825 (aged 81). Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine was a Canadian politician.

Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine (April 2, 1744 – April 17, 1825) was a building contractor and political figure in Lower Canada.

He was born in Boucherville in 1744. Ménard was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada for Kent in 1796 and was re-elected in 1800.

He died in Boucherville in 1825.

His grandson, Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine, was an important figure in the development of responsible government in the province.

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Important facts

Born

2 April 1744, Boucherville

Birth century

18th century

Died

17 April 1825, Boucherville

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Canada

Positions held

Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada

Also known as

Antoine Ménard dit Lafontaine

People in Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine

1807 – 1864

Politician

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine's

Johann Andreas Segner

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Canadian politician

When was Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine born?

Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine was born on 2 April 1744 in Boucherville.

When did Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine die?

Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine died on 17 April 1825 in Boucherville.

What was Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine's occupation?

Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine was a politician.

What nationality was Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine?

Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine

· Wikidata: Q4775517

· DBpedia: Antoine Ménard, dit Lafontaine

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