About Pierre Careau
Lived 1786 – 1856 (aged 69–70). Pierre Careau was a Canadian politician.
Pierre Careau (October 1786 – July 15, 1856) was a farmer and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented Rouville in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1833 to 1838 as a supporter of the Parti patriote. His surname also appears as Carreau.
He was born in Saint-Mathias, Quebec, the son of Joseph Careau and Dorothée Loisel. Careau married Victoire Tétrau in 1804. He was first elected to the provincial assembly in an 1833 by-election held after the death of François Rainville. Careau voted in support of the Ninety-Two Resolutions. He died at Sainte-Marie-de-Monnoir at the age of 69.
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Who was Pierre Careau?
Canadian politician
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Pierre Careau was born in 1786 in Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu.
When did Pierre Careau die?
Pierre Careau died on 15 July 1856 in Marieville.
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Pierre Careau was a politician.
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Pierre Careau was Canadian.
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