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François-Roch de Saint-Ours

1800 – 1839

Canadian politician

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Lived 1800 – 1839 (aged 38). François-Roch de Saint-Ours was a Canadian politician.

François-Roch de Saint-Ours (September 18, 1800 – September 10, 1839) was a seigneur and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented Richelieu in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1824 to 1832.

He was born Roc-François de Saint-Ours in Saint-Ours, Lower Canada, the son of seigneur Charles de Saint-Ours and Josephte Murray. Saint-Ours was lieutenant and then colonel in the local militia. In 1830, he was named commissioner for improving navigation on the Richelieu River. In 1832, he resigned his seat in the legislative assembly after he was named to the Legislative Council of Lower Canada. He married Catherine-Hermine Juchereau Duchesnay, the granddaughter of Antoine Juchereau Duchesnay and Ignace-Michel-Louis-Antoine d'Irumberry de Salaberry, in 1833. In 1837, Saint-Ours was named sheriff for Montreal. He died there at the age of 38.

His daughter Henriette-Amélie married Joseph-Adolphe Dorion and his daughter Caroline-Virginie married Alexandre-Édouard Kierzkowski. His sister Josette married Pierre-Dominique Debartzch.

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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada, Member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada

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Who was François-Roch de Saint-Ours?

Canadian politician (1800-1839)

When was François-Roch de Saint-Ours born?

François-Roch de Saint-Ours was born on 18 September 1800 in Saint-Ours.

When did François-Roch de Saint-Ours die?

François-Roch de Saint-Ours died on 10 September 1839 in Montreal.

What was François-Roch de Saint-Ours's occupation?

François-Roch de Saint-Ours was a politician.

What nationality was François-Roch de Saint-Ours?

François-Roch de Saint-Ours was Canadian.

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· Wikipedia: François-Roch de Saint-Ours

· Wikidata: Q5493122

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