About Honoré Petit
Lived 1847 – 1922 (aged 75). Honoré Petit was a Canadian politician.
Honoré Petit (January 26, 1847 – December 1, 1922) was a farmer, lumberman and political figure in Quebec. He represented Chicoutimi-Saguenay from 1892 to 1912 as a Conservative and Chicoutimi from 1912 to 1919 as a Liberal in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.
He was born in Cap-Santé, Canada East, the son of Jean-Baptiste Petit and Marguerite Doré, and was educated at Cap-Santé, Neuville and Lévis. He worked for the Price lumber company for 26 years. Petit was mayor of Sainte-Anne-de-Chicoutimi and warden for Chicoutimi County. He was defeated by Onésime Côté when he ran for a seat in the Quebec assembly in 1890. Petit was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1919. He died three years later in Chicoutimi at the age of 74.
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Who was Honoré Petit?
Canadian politician
When was Honoré Petit born?
Honoré Petit was born on 26 January 1847 in Cap-Santé.
When did Honoré Petit die?
Honoré Petit died on 1 December 1922 in Chicoutimi.
What was Honoré Petit's occupation?
Honoré Petit was a politician.
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Honoré Petit was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Honoré Petit. https://biography.guide/honore-petit/
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