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George Caron

1823 – 1902

Canadian politician

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Lived 1823 – 1902 (aged 79). George Caron was a Canadian politician and merchant.

George Caron (March 4, 1823 – May 14, 1902) was a Quebec businessman and political figure. He represented Maskinongé in the 1st Canadian Parliament as a Conservative member.

He was born in Rivière-du-Loup, Lower Canada in 1823 and studied at the Séminaire de Nicolet. Caron established himself in business as a merchant at Saint-Léon. He served as a lieutenant-colonel in the local militia and as a justice of the peace. He was elected to represent Maskinongé in an 1858 by-election held after the death of Louis-Honoré Gauvreau and reelected in 1861 but then defeated in the 1863 general election. He was elected again following Confederation and then ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in the House of Commons in the three general elections that followed.

He died in Saint-Léon in 1902.

His son Hector served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.

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Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada, Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Caron?

Canadian politician

When was George Caron born?

George Caron was born on 4 March 1823 in Rivière-du-Loup.

When did George Caron die?

George Caron died on 14 May 1902 in Saint-Léon-le-Grand.

What was George Caron's occupation?

George Caron was a politician and merchant.

What nationality was George Caron?

George Caron was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Caron

· Wikidata: Q3101473

· DBpedia: George Caron

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