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François Fournier

1776 – 1836

Canadian politician

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About François Fournier

Lived 1776 – 1836 (aged 59–60). François Fournier was a Canadian politician.

François Fournier (1776 – October 18, 1836) was a land surveyor and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented Devon in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1814 to 1824.

He was born in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, the son of Louis Fournier and Madeleine Jean, probably on June 2, 1776. He studied as a land surveyor and received his commission in 1799. Fournier was also a captain and later major in the militia and served as a justice of the peace. In 1804, he married Catherine Miville-Deschênes. He did not run for reelection in 1824. Fournier died in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli at the age of 60.

His son Charles-François served in the assembly for the Province of Canada.

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Important facts

Born

1776, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli

Birth century

18th century

Died

18 October 1836, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Canada

Positions held

Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada

Contemporaries

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Canadian politician (1776–1836)

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François Fournier was born in 1776 in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli.

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François Fournier died on 18 October 1836 in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli.

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François Fournier was a politician.

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François Fournier was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: François Fournier

· Wikidata: Q16837513

· DBpedia: François Fournier (Lower Canada politician)

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