David Ovide L'Espérance, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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Place of Birth: Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
About David Ovide L'Espérance
- David Ovide L'Espérance (January 6, 1864 – August 31, 1941) was a manufacturer and political figure in Quebec.
- He represented Montmagny in the House of Commons of Canada from 1911 to 1916 as a Conservative.
- L'Espérance sat for Gulf division in the Senate of Canada from 1917 to 1941.He was born in Montmagny, Canada East, the son of Edouard L'Espérance.
- In 1888, he married Clara Dionne.
- L'Espérance was president of the Grande Allée Apartments Company, L'Évenement Publishing Company, the Amable Bélanger Manufacturing Company, the General Car and Machinery Works in Montmagny and the Quebec Exposition Board.
- L'Espérance was also chairman of the Harbour Commission of Quebec.
- He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the House of Commons in 1908.
- L'Espérance resigned his seat in the House of Commons in 1916 upon his appointement to the Senate.
- He died in office at the age of 77.
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