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Henri-Benjamin Rainville

1852 – 1937

Canadian politician

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Lived 1852 – 1937 (aged 85). Henri-Benjamin Rainville was a Canadian lawyer and politician.

Henri-Benjamin Rainville (; April 5, 1852 – August 10, 1937) was a Canadian lawyer, politician and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Quebec.

Born in Sainte-Marie-de-Monnoir, Quebec, the son of Felix Rainville, a farmer of French descent from Touques (Calvados), and Marie Daignault, Rainville obtained his elementary and classical education at the colleges of St. Hyacinthe and Ste. Angele de Monnoir, afterwards entering the law faculty of McGill University, and graduating with the degree of B.C.L. in 1873. He was called to the Quebec Bar on January 14, 1874 and practiced law with the law firm of Rainville, Archambault Gervais and Rainville. He was a member of the Montreal City Council from 1882 until 1900, sitting for Centre Ward.

He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Montréal division no. 3 in the 1890 election. A Liberal, he was defeated in 1892, but was elected in 1897 and 1900. From 1901 to 1905, he was the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. He was defeated in 1904 and 1908. He was the brother of Judge Henri-Félix Rainville.

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Education
McGill Faculty of Law
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly of Quebec

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henri-Benjamin Rainville?

Canadian politician (1852–1937)

When was Henri-Benjamin Rainville born?

Henri-Benjamin Rainville was born on 5 April 1852 in Marieville.

When did Henri-Benjamin Rainville die?

Henri-Benjamin Rainville died on 10 August 1937 in Atlantic City.

What was Henri-Benjamin Rainville's occupation?

Henri-Benjamin Rainville was a lawyer and politician.

What nationality was Henri-Benjamin Rainville?

Henri-Benjamin Rainville was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henri-Benjamin Rainville

· Wikidata: Q5715234

· DBpedia: Henri-Benjamin Rainville

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