About Joseph Pierre Turcotte
Lived 1857 – 1939 (aged 81). Joseph Pierre Turcotte was a Canadian politician, lawyer and writer.
Joseph-Pierre Turcotte (May 21, 1857 – January 6, 1939) was a lawyer, journalist and political figure in Quebec. He represented Quebec County in the House of Commons of Canada from 1908 to 1911 as a Liberal.
He was born in Saint-Jean, Île d'Orléans, Canada East, the son of François-Xavier Turcotte and Élisabeth Rousseau. Turcotte was admitted to the Quebec bar in 1881 and practised in Quebec City. He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the Quebec assembly in 1886 and 1896. He contributed to a number of publications including the Petit Journal, the Revue de Québec and the Électeur. In 1910, he was named King's Counsel.
Electoral record
By-election: On Mr. Pelletier being appointed Postmaster General, 10 October 1911
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Who was Joseph Pierre Turcotte?
Canadian politician (1857–1939)
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Joseph Pierre Turcotte was born on 21 May 1857 in Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans.
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Joseph Pierre Turcotte died on 6 January 1939.
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Joseph Pierre Turcotte was a politician, lawyer and writer.
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Joseph Pierre Turcotte was Canadian.
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