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Louis-Gustave Martin

1846 – 1879

Canadian politician

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Lived 1846 – 1879 (aged 33). Louis-Gustave Martin was a Canadian politician and architect.

Louis-Gustave Martin (August 22, 1846 – September 5, 1879) was an architect and political figure in Quebec. He represented Montcalm in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1874 to 1878 as a Conservative.

He was born in Saint Jacques, Canada East, the son of Jean-Louis Martin and Céline Dupuis. He was educated at the Collège de l'Assomption and the École Polytechnique de Montréal. Martin was a member of the firm Poitras et Martin in Montreal. He designed the Sainte-Brigide de Kildare church Martin was elected to the legislative assembly in an 1874 by-election held after Firmin Dugas resigned his seat after it became illegal to hold seats in both the Quebec assembly and the House of Commons. Martin was reelected in 1875 but was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1878. He died in Saint-Jacques at the age of 33.

His brother Joseph-Alcide also represented Montcalm in the Quebec assembly.

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Member of the National Assembly of Quebec

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Who was Louis-Gustave Martin?

Canadian politician

When was Louis-Gustave Martin born?

Louis-Gustave Martin was born on 22 August 1846 in Saint-Jacques.

When did Louis-Gustave Martin die?

Louis-Gustave Martin died on 5 September 1879 in Saint-Jacques.

What was Louis-Gustave Martin's occupation?

Louis-Gustave Martin was a politician and architect.

What nationality was Louis-Gustave Martin?

Louis-Gustave Martin was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis-Gustave Martin

· Wikidata: Q6686439

· DBpedia: Louis-Gustave Martin

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