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Joseph-Adolphe Tessier

1861 – 1928

Canadian politician

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About Joseph-Adolphe Tessier

Lived 1861 – 1928 (aged 66). Joseph-Adolphe Tessier was a Canadian politician.

Joseph-Adolphe Tessier (; December 17, 1861 – November 8, 1928) was a politician from Quebec, Canada.

Background

He was born on December 17, 1861, in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, Mauricie. He was a lawyer and a senior army officer of the local military reserve. He was married to Marie-Louise-Elmire Guillet.

Mayor of Trois-Rivières

He was Mayor of Trois-Rivières from 1913 to 1921.

Member of the legislature

He ran as a Liberal candidate in the district of Trois-Rivières in 1904 and won. He was re-elected in 1908 and 1912. He was Deputy Speaker of the House from 1912 to 1914.

Member of the Cabinet

Tessier resigned from his seat to accept a position in Premier Lomer Gouin's Cabinet and was re-elected in a by-election. He served as Minister of Transportation from 1914 until 1921.

He was re-elected in 1916 and 1919.

Retirement from politics

Tessier resigned in 1921 to accept a government appointment. He died in Trois-Rivières on November 8, 1928.

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Important facts

Born
17 December 1861, Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade
Birth century
19th century
Died
4 November 1928, Trois-Rivières
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Canada
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly of Quebec, Mayor of Trois-Rivières

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph-Adolphe Tessier?

Canadian politician (1861–1928)

When was Joseph-Adolphe Tessier born?

Joseph-Adolphe Tessier was born on 17 December 1861 in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade.

When did Joseph-Adolphe Tessier die?

Joseph-Adolphe Tessier died on 4 November 1928 in Trois-Rivières.

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Joseph-Adolphe Tessier was a politician.

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Joseph-Adolphe Tessier was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph-Adolphe Tessier

· Wikidata: Q3184141

· DBpedia: Joseph-Adolphe Tessier

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