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Jean-Baptiste Romuald Fiset

1843 – 1917

Canadian politician

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Lived 1843 – 1917 (aged 73). Jean-Baptiste Romuald Fiset was a Canadian politician and physician.

Jean-Baptiste Romuald Fiset (7 February 1843 – 5 January 1917) was a Canadian physician and parliamentarian.

Born in St-Cuthbert, Canada East,

Fiset was elected five times as the Liberal Member of Parliament representing the Quebec electoral district of Rimouski in the House of Commons of Canada. He was first elected in the Canadian federal election of 1872, and was re-elected in 1874 and 1878. Although he was defeated in 1882, he regained his seat in 1887. This pattern repeated when he lost once again in 1891, but regained his seat a final time in 1896.

Fiset was appointed to the Senate of Canada on 20 October 1897 on the recommendation of Sir Wilfrid Laurier. He represented the senatorial division of Gulf, Quebec until his death in Rimouski at the age of 73.

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Important facts

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Education
Laval University
Positions held
Mayor, Member of the House of Commons of Canada, Member of the Senate of Canada

Family & relationships

Child
Eugène Fiset

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Baptiste Romuald Fiset?

Canadian politician (1843–1917)

When was Jean-Baptiste Romuald Fiset born?

Jean-Baptiste Romuald Fiset was born on 7 February 1843 in Saint-Cuthbert.

When did Jean-Baptiste Romuald Fiset die?

Jean-Baptiste Romuald Fiset died on 5 January 1917 in Rimouski.

What was Jean-Baptiste Romuald Fiset's occupation?

Jean-Baptiste Romuald Fiset was a politician and physician.

What nationality was Jean-Baptiste Romuald Fiset?

Jean-Baptiste Romuald Fiset was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Romuald Fiset

· Wikidata: Q3164415

· DBpedia: Jean-Baptiste Romuald Fiset

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