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Joseph Gédéon Horace Bergeron

1854 – 1917

Canadian politician

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Lived 1854 – 1917 (aged 62). Joseph Gédéon Horace Bergeron was a Canadian politician and lawyer.

Joseph-Gédéon-Horace Bergeron (October 13, 1854 – January 22, 1917) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Rigaud, Canada East, the son of T. R. Bergeron and Leocadie Caroline Delphine Coursol, Bergeron was educated at the Jesuits' College, Montreal and took a commercial course at the Montreal Business College, where he obtained a diploma. In March 1877, he received a B.C.L. from McGill University. He was called to the Quebec Bar in July 1877.

Bergeron was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of Beauharnois in January 1879 after the death of the sitting member, Michael Cayley. A Conservative, he was acclaimed at the general elections held in 1882 and re-elected in 1887, 1891, and 1896. He was defeated in 1900 but was re-elected again in 1904 before losing in 1908. From 1891 to 1896, he was the Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees of the Whole of the House of Commons.

Electoral record Conservative Joseph-Gédéon-Horace Bergeron

Unknown L. A. Seers

Unknown J. B. C. St. Amour

Liberal George di Madeiros Loy

Conservative Joseph-Gédéon-Horace Bergeron

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Education
McGill University
Positions held
Member of the House of Commons of Canada
Also known as
Joseph Gedeon Horace Bergeron

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Gédéon Horace Bergeron?

Canadian politician (1854–1917)

When was Joseph Gédéon Horace Bergeron born?

Joseph Gédéon Horace Bergeron was born on 13 October 1854 in Rigaud.

When did Joseph Gédéon Horace Bergeron die?

Joseph Gédéon Horace Bergeron died on 22 January 1917 in Montreal.

What was Joseph Gédéon Horace Bergeron's occupation?

Joseph Gédéon Horace Bergeron was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Joseph Gédéon Horace Bergeron?

Joseph Gédéon Horace Bergeron was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Gédéon Horace Bergeron

· Wikidata: Q3184293

· DBpedia: Joseph-Gédéon-Horace Bergeron

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