About Élie Saint-Hilaire
Lived 1839 – 1888 (aged 49). Élie Saint-Hilaire was a Canadian politician.
Élie Saint-Hilaire (January 29, 1839 – May 12, 1888) was an educator, farmer and political figure in Quebec. He represented Chicoutimi-Saguenay in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1881 to 1888 as an independent conservative member.
He was born in Quebec City, the son of Élie Saint-Hilaire and Geneviève Doville, and was educated at the Séminaire de Québec. Saint-Hilaire studied law for two years and then taught school at Beauport. He then settled on a farm at Saint-Prime. Saint-Hilaire was secretary for the agricultural society for Chicoutimi County and for the county council. He also served as mayor of Saint-Prime. He died in office at Quebec City at the age of 49.
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Who was Élie Saint-Hilaire?
Canadian politician (1839-1888)
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Élie Saint-Hilaire was born on 29 January 1839 in Quebec City.
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Élie Saint-Hilaire died on 12 May 1888 in Quebec City.
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