About Augustin Richer
Lived 1754 – 1824 (aged 70). Augustin Richer was a Canadian politician.
Augustin Richer (February 5, 1754 – August 2, 1824) was a farmer and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented Montreal County in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1814 to 1820.
He was born Augustin Laflèche in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, the son of Pierre Laflèche (also known as Pierre Richer dit Laflèche) and Charlotte Normandeau-Deslauriers. In 1791, he married Marie-Madeleine Beautron-Major. Richer was a captain in the militia during the War of 1812. He did not run for reelection to the assembly in 1820. Richer died at Saint-Laurent at the age of 70.
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Canadian politician (1754-1824)
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Augustin Richer was born on 5 February 1754 in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade.
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Augustin Richer died on 2 August 1824 in Saint-Laurent.
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Augustin Richer was a politician.
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