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Jean Langlois

1824 – 1886

Canadian politician

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Lived 1824 – 1886 (aged 62). Jean Langlois was a Canadian politician, university teacher, law professor and lawyer.

Jean Langlois (; February 16, 1824 – March 8, 1886) was a Quebec lawyer, professor and political figure. He represented Montmorency in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1878.

He was born in Saint-Laurent on the Île d'Orléans in 1824, and studied at the Séminaire de Québec. He was called to the bar in 1847 and became a Queen's Counsel in 1867. Langlois was partner in a law firm in Quebec City with Louis-Napoléon Casault. He was professor of criminal law at Université Laval from 1858 to 1867. He was elected to the House of Commons in an 1867 by-election after Joseph-Édouard Cauchon was named to the Senate.

In 1870, Langlois married Mary Josephine Macdonald. He died in Quebec City at the age of 62.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Séminaire de Québec
Positions held
Bâtonnier du Québec, Bâtonnier de Québec, Member of the House of Commons of Canada
Employers
Laval University
Awards
Honorary doctorate at the Laval University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean Langlois?

Canadian politician (1824-1886)

When was Jean Langlois born?

Jean Langlois was born on 16 February 1824 in Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans.

When did Jean Langlois die?

Jean Langlois died on 8 March 1886 in Quebec City.

What was Jean Langlois's occupation?

Jean Langlois was a politician, university teacher, law professor and lawyer.

What nationality was Jean Langlois?

Jean Langlois was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean Langlois

· Wikidata: Q3172981

· DBpedia: Jean Langlois

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