About Arthur Lachance
Lived 1868 – 1945 (aged 76). Arthur Lachance was a Canadian politician, crown attorney, journalist and lawyer.
Arthur Lachance (June 22, 1868 – March 1, 1945) was a Canadian politician and member of the Liberal Party who served as an MP for the riding of Quebec-Centre from 1905 to 1917.
Born in Quebec City, Quebec, Lachance was educated at the Christian Brothers' School, Quebec Seminary and Laval University. A crown attorney, crown prosecutor and lawyer, he was first elected to Parliament by acclamation in a 1905 by-election in the electoral district of Quebec-Centre after the current MP, Albert Malouin, was appointed a Puisne Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec, Arthabasca District. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1908 and 1911.
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Who was Arthur Lachance?
Canadian politician (1868–1945)
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Arthur Lachance was born on 22 June 1868 in Quebec City.
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Arthur Lachance died on 1 March 1945.
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Arthur Lachance was a politician, crown attorney, journalist and lawyer.
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Arthur Lachance was Canadian.
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