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William Joseph Poupore

1846 – 1918

Canadian politician

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Lived 1846 – 1918 (aged 72). William Joseph Poupore was a Canadian politician, farmer, building contractor and miller.

William Joseph Poupore (April 29, 1846 – August 17, 1918) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Allumette Island, Canada East, the son of William Poupore and Susan McAdams, Poupore was educated on Allumette Island and at Ottawa College where he studied law for two years. He was a mill owner, contractor, and lumberer. In 1870, Poupore married his first cousin Eleonor, the daughter of John Poupore. He was mayor of Chichester from 1872 to 1882 and was warden of the county of Pontiac from 1881 to 1882. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for the electoral district of Pontiac in a by-election held in 1882. A Quebec Conservative, he was re-elected in 1886 and in 1890 by acclamation. He was defeated in 1892. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the electoral district of Pontiac in the 1896 federal election. A Conservative, he did not run for reelection in 1900. Poupore died in Westmount at the age of 72 and was buried in the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery.

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Member of the National Assembly of Quebec, Mayor, Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Joseph Poupore?

Canadian politician (1846-1918)

When was William Joseph Poupore born?

William Joseph Poupore was born on 29 April 1846 in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes.

When did William Joseph Poupore die?

William Joseph Poupore died on 17 August 1918 in Westmount.

What was William Joseph Poupore's occupation?

William Joseph Poupore was a politician, farmer, building contractor and miller.

What nationality was William Joseph Poupore?

William Joseph Poupore was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Joseph Poupore

· Wikidata: Q509336

· DBpedia: William Joseph Poupore

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