Pierre-Euclide Roy
Canadian businessman and politician
About Pierre-Euclide Roy
Lived 1826 – 1882 (aged 55).
Pierre-Euclide Roy (November 2, 1826 – October 1, 1882) was a Quebec businessman and politician.
He was born at Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, close to L'Assomption. He was the son of Pierre-Octave Roy, a merchant, and Josephte Beaudry.
Roy became a merchant at Saint-Pie, near Saint-Hyacinthe. He was also the treasurer of the Phillipsburg, Farnham and Yamaska Railway Company.
On March 6, 1848, he married Émilie Aurélie Auger. He later married Emma Davignon.
Roy was appointed to the Legislative Council of Quebec on November 19, 1873, representing the division of Saurel. He supported the Conservative Party of Quebec.
Roy died in office at Saint-Pie, on October 31, 1882.
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Who was Pierre-Euclide Roy?
Canadian businessman and politician
When was Pierre-Euclide Roy born?
Pierre-Euclide Roy was born on 2 November 1826 in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan.
When did Pierre-Euclide Roy die?
Pierre-Euclide Roy died on 31 October 1882 in Saint-Pie.
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