About Joseph Lafontaine
Lived 1885 – 1965 (aged 80). Joseph Lafontaine was a Canadian politician, gentleman and merchant.
Joseph Lafontaine (4 April 1885 – 14 December 1965) was a merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Mégantic—Frontenac and then Mégantic in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1940 to 1958.
He was born in St-Calixte de Somerset, Quebec, the son of Grégoire Lafontaine and Aurélie Tourigny, and was educated in Arthabaska. In 1906, he married Marie-Louise Boisvert. Lafontaine was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the Quebec assembly in 1935. He lived in Thetford Mines.
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Who was Joseph Lafontaine?
Canadian politician (1885-1965)
When was Joseph Lafontaine born?
Joseph Lafontaine was born on 4 April 1885 in Plessisville.
When did Joseph Lafontaine die?
Joseph Lafontaine died on 14 December 1965.
What was Joseph Lafontaine's occupation?
Joseph Lafontaine was a politician, gentleman and merchant.
What nationality was Joseph Lafontaine?
Joseph Lafontaine was Canadian.
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· Wikipedia: Joseph Lafontaine
· DBpedia: Joseph Lafontaine (Quebec MP)
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