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David-Vital Landry

1866 – 1929

Canadian politician

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About David-Vital Landry

Lived 1866 – 1929 (aged 63). David-Vital Landry was a Canadian politician and physician.

David-Vital Landry (July 14, 1866 – December 18, 1929) was a medical doctor, farmer and political figure of Acadian descent in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Kent County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1908 to 1917 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Memramcook, New Brunswick, the son of Vital J. Landry and Mathilde D. Cormier, and was educated at the College of Saint Joseph and the Université Laval. He taught school for a time before he received his degree in medicine. He set up practice in Memramcook and then Bouctouche. In 1896, Landry married Annie-Marie Michaud.

Political life David-Vital Landry served on the municipal council for Wellington. Landry served on the province's Executive Council as Commissioner for Agriculture, and then Provincial Secretary-Treasurer (Minister of Finance). Landry was defeated in 1917 and ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1920 and 1925.

In 1927, Dr. Landry was named health officer for the northern counties. He died two years later in Bathurst at the age of 63 and was buried in the St. Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Cemetery in Bouctouche.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Laval University, University of St. Joseph's College
Positions held
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick

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People whose lives overlapped David-Vital Landry's

Frequently asked questions

Who was David-Vital Landry?

Canadian politician

When was David-Vital Landry born?

David-Vital Landry was born on 14 July 1866 in Memramcook.

When did David-Vital Landry die?

David-Vital Landry died on 18 December 1929 in Bathurst.

What was David-Vital Landry's occupation?

David-Vital Landry was a politician and physician.

What nationality was David-Vital Landry?

David-Vital Landry was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David-Vital Landry

· Wikidata: Q3017325

· DBpedia: David-Vital Landry

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