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Louis-de-Gonzague Belley

1863 – 1930

Canadian politician

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About Louis-de-Gonzague Belley

Lived 1863 – 1930 (aged 67). Louis-de-Gonzague Belley was a Canadian politician and lawyer.

Louis de Gonzague Belley, (February 3, 1863 – July 9, 1930) was a Canadian politician.

Born in St-Alexis de la Grande Baie, Canada East, he was a lawyer before being acclaimed at the age of 29 to the House of Commons of Canada for the Quebec riding of Chicoutimi—Saguenay in an 1892 by-election. A Conservative, he was defeated in the 1896 election. In September 1921, he was appointed Postmaster General in the cabinet of Arthur Meighen. He was defeated in the 1921 federal election.

He died at his home in Quebec City on July 9, 1930.

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Important facts

Born
3 February 1863, St-Alexis de la Grande Baie, Quebec
Birth century
19th century
Died
9 July 1930, Quebec City
Occupation
Politician, lawyer
Nationality
Canada
Positions held
Mayor, Member of the House of Commons of Canada
Also known as
Louis de Gonzague Belley

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Canadian politician (1863–1930)

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Louis-de-Gonzague Belley was born on 3 February 1863 in Canada East, St-Alexis de la Grande Baie, Quebec.

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Louis-de-Gonzague Belley died on 9 July 1930 in Quebec City.

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Louis-de-Gonzague Belley was a politician and lawyer.

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis-de-Gonzague Belley

· Wikidata: Q3263467

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