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Henri-Edgar Lavigueur

1867 – 1943

Canadian politician

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Lived 1867 – 1943 (aged 76). Henri-Edgar Lavigueur was a Canadian politician, businessperson and merchant.

Henri-Edgar Lavigueur (16 February 1867 – 29 October 1943) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada and served as alderman and Mayor of Quebec City where he was born. His grandmother, Marguerite, was the daughter of General Sir Howard Douglas, 3rd Bt, Governor of New Brunswick.

Lavigueur was a merchant by career, a co-founder of the Lavigueur and Hutchison company which sold sewing machines and musical instruments.

In 1906, Lavigueur was elected an alderman for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste ward, in Quebec City. In 1916, he became the city's Mayor and remained in that position until 1920.

Lavigueur entered national politics in 1917 federal election with his election to Parliament at the Quebec County riding as a Laurier Liberal. He was re-elected there in the 1921 election with his party membership becoming the traditional Liberal party designation. In the 1925, 1926 and 1930 elections, he was re-elected at the Québec—Montmorency riding.

Having left federal politics at the end of his term in the 16th Canadian Parliament, Lavigueur already returned for further terms as Quebec City's mayor. He remained mayor until 1934, during which he chaired the centennial of the city's 1833 constitution.

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Mayor of Quebec City, Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Who was Henri-Edgar Lavigueur?

Canadian politician (1867–1943)

When was Henri-Edgar Lavigueur born?

Henri-Edgar Lavigueur was born on 16 February 1867 in Quebec City.

When did Henri-Edgar Lavigueur die?

Henri-Edgar Lavigueur died on 29 October 1943 in Quebec City.

What was Henri-Edgar Lavigueur's occupation?

Henri-Edgar Lavigueur was a politician, businessperson and merchant.

What nationality was Henri-Edgar Lavigueur?

Henri-Edgar Lavigueur was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henri-Edgar Lavigueur

· Wikidata: Q3130364

· DBpedia: Henri-Edgar Lavigueur

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