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Wilfrid Prévost

1832 – 1898

Canadian politician

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About Wilfrid Prévost

Lived 1832 – 1898 (aged 65). Wilfrid Prévost was a Canadian politician and lawyer.

Wilfrid Prévost (April 30, 1832 – February 15, 1898) was a lawyer and political figure in Quebec, Canada. He represented Two Mountains in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1872 to 1875.

He was born in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Lower Canada in 1832 and studied at the Collège Saint-Sulpice at Montreal, the Collège de l'Assomption and the Séminaire de Saint-Hyacinthe. Prévost articled in law and was admitted to the bar in 1853. He practiced at Terrebonne, Sainte-Scholastique, Montreal and Saint-Jérôme. He was named Queen's Counsel in 1878. Prevost served several terms as mayor for Sainte-Scholastique and was also warden for Deux-Montagnes County. He was named to the Legislative Council of Quebec for Rigaud division in 1888. He died at Saint-Jérôme in 1898 and was buried at Terrebonne.

His son Jean was a member of the Quebec legislative assembly and served in the provincial cabinet. His older brother Gédéon-Mélasippe served in the legislative assembly of the Province of Canada.

By-election: On election being declared void, 14 January 1875

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Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada, Member of the Legislative Council of Quebec, Member of the House of Commons of Canada
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Wilfrid Prevost

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilfrid Prévost?

Canadian politician (1832-1898)

When was Wilfrid Prévost born?

Wilfrid Prévost was born on 30 April 1832 in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines.

When did Wilfrid Prévost die?

Wilfrid Prévost died on 15 February 1898 in Saint-Jérôme.

What was Wilfrid Prévost's occupation?

Wilfrid Prévost was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Wilfrid Prévost?

Wilfrid Prévost was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilfrid Prévost

· Wikidata: Q3568211

· DBpedia: Wilfrid Prévost

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