About Edward Octavian Cuthbert
Lived 1826 – 1890 (aged 63). Edward Octavian Cuthbert was a Canadian politician.
Edward Octavian Cuthbert (December 3, 1826 – July 28, 1890) was a Quebec politician of independent means. He represented Berthier in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1875 to 1887.
He was born in Berthier, Lower Canada in 1826, and was educated at Chambly College. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Quebec assembly in 1867. He was elected to the House of Commons in an 1875 by-election held after the sitting member was named to the Senate.
In 1853, Cuthbert married Mary Bostwick. In 1849, he had inherited the seigneury of Berthier of which he was the last seigneur.
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Who was Edward Octavian Cuthbert?
Canadian politician
When was Edward Octavian Cuthbert born?
Edward Octavian Cuthbert was born on 3 December 1826 in Berthierville.
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Edward Octavian Cuthbert died on 28 July 1890.
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Edward Octavian Cuthbert was a politician.
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Edward Octavian Cuthbert was Canadian.
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