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Célestin Bergevin

1832 – 1910

Canadian politician

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Lived 1832 – 1910 (aged 77). Célestin Bergevin was a Canadian politician.

Célestin Bergevin (September 7, 1832 – July 17, 1910) was a farmer and political figure in Quebec. He represented Beauharnois in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1867 to 1871 and from 1878 to 1886 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Saint-Timothée, Lower Canada, the son of Pierre Bergevin and Angélique Mercier. Bergevin was mayor of Saint-Clément-de-Beauharnois from 1878 to 1882. He was also a justice of the peace and harbour master for Valleyfield. In 1857, he married Marie Salomae May. Bergevin was defeated by George-Étienne Cartier when he ran for reelection in 1871, also losing by-elections in 1873 and 1875. He was successful in 1878 and 1881 but defeated again in 1886. Bergevin died in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield at the age of 77.

His cousins Achille Bergevin and Arthur Plante, and his uncle Moïse Plante were also elected to represent Beauharnois in the Quebec assembly.

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Member of the National Assembly of Quebec
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Who was Célestin Bergevin?

Canadian politician

When was Célestin Bergevin born?

Célestin Bergevin was born on 7 September 1832 in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.

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Célestin Bergevin died on 17 July 1910 in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.

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Célestin Bergevin was a politician.

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Célestin Bergevin was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Célestin Bergevin

· Wikidata: Q5202469

· DBpedia: Célestin Bergevin

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