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Louis François Georges Baby

1832 – 1906

Canadian politician

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Lived 1832 – 1906 (aged 73). Louis François Georges Baby was a Canadian lawyer, politician and judge.

Louis François Georges Baby, (August 26, 1832 – May 13, 1906) was a Canadian politician and judge.

Born in Montreal, Lower Canada, he first ran for public office in the 1867 federal election in the Quebec riding of Joliette, but lost to François Benjamin Godin. A Conservative candidate, he was acclaimed in the 1872 elections. However, he was unseated by petition protesting the outcome of an election on June 11, 1874. He was re-elected in the resulting 1874 by-election and re-elected in 1878. From 1878 to 1880, he was the Minister of Inland Revenue. From 1881 to 1896, he was the judge of the Quebec Court of Appeal.

Baby was a notable collector of Canadian coins, medals, books, and manuscripts.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Faculté de droit de l'Université Laval
Positions held
Mayor, Member of the House of Commons of Canada, Judge of the Quebec Superior Court
Awards
Honorary doctorate at the Laval University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Louis François Georges Baby?

Canadian politician (1832–1906)

When was Louis François Georges Baby born?

Louis François Georges Baby was born on 26 August 1832 in Montreal.

When did Louis François Georges Baby die?

Louis François Georges Baby died on 13 May 1906 in Montreal.

What was Louis François Georges Baby's occupation?

Louis François Georges Baby was a lawyer, politician and judge.

What nationality was Louis François Georges Baby?

Louis François Georges Baby was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis François Georges Baby

· Wikidata: Q3261934

· DBpedia: Louis François Georges Baby

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