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Charles-Ignace Gill

1844 – 1901

Canadian politician

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About Charles-Ignace Gill

Lived 1844 – 1901 (aged 57). Charles-Ignace Gill was a Canadian politician, judge and lawyer.

Charles-Ignace Gill (March 12, 1844 – September 16, 1901) was a Quebec lawyer and political figure. He represented Yamaska in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1871 to 1874 and in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1874 to 1879.

He was born in Saint-François-du-Lac, Canada East in 1844, the son of Ignace Gill and studied at the Collège de Nicolet and the Université Laval. He articled in law with Ulric-Joseph Tessier, was admitted to the bar in 1867 and set up practice at Sorel. In 1870, he married Marie-Rosalie-Delphine, the daughter of Louis-Adélard Senécal. In 1871, he was elected to the provincial assembly. He resigned in 1874 to run for a seat in the House of Commons. He resigned in 1879 when he was named as a judge to the Quebec Superior Court in Richelieu district; in 1886, he was named to Montreal district. He was also a director of the Montreal, Portland and Boston Railway.

He died in Montreal in 1901.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Laval University
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly of Quebec, Member of the House of Commons of Canada
Awards
Honorary doctorate at the Laval University
Also known as
Charles Gill

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles-Ignace Gill?

Canadian politician (1844-1901)

When was Charles-Ignace Gill born?

Charles-Ignace Gill was born on 12 March 1844 in Saint-François-du-Lac.

When did Charles-Ignace Gill die?

Charles-Ignace Gill died on 16 September 1901 in Montreal.

What was Charles-Ignace Gill's occupation?

Charles-Ignace Gill was a politician, judge and lawyer.

What nationality was Charles-Ignace Gill?

Charles-Ignace Gill was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles-Ignace Gill

· Wikidata: Q2958145

· DBpedia: Charles-Ignace Gill

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