About Elzéar Gérin
Lived 1843 – 1887 (aged 43). Elzéar Gérin was a Canadian politician and journalist.
Elzéar Gérin (14 November 1843 – 18 August 1887) was a politician in Quebec, Canada.
Elzéar was born on in Yamachiche, Mauricie and was an attorney by vocation. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly.
Federal Politics
He ran as a Conservative candidate in an 1868 by-election in the district of Saint-Maurice, but lost against another Conservative Élie Lacerte.
Provincial Politics
In 1871, Desaulniers became the Conservative Member of the Legislative Assembly for the district of Saint-Maurice. He did not run for re-election in 1875.
He was appointed to the Legislative Council of Quebec in 1882 and died in office.
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Who was Elzéar Gérin?
Canadian politician (1843-1887)
When was Elzéar Gérin born?
Elzéar Gérin was born on 14 November 1843 in Yamachiche.
When did Elzéar Gérin die?
Elzéar Gérin died on 18 August 1887 in Montreal.
What was Elzéar Gérin's occupation?
Elzéar Gérin was a politician and journalist.
What nationality was Elzéar Gérin?
Elzéar Gérin was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elzéar Gérin. https://biography.guide/elzear-gerin/
MLA: "Elzéar Gérin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elzear-gerin/.
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