Jean-Charles Létourneau, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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Place of Birth: Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
About Jean-Charles Létourneau
- Jean-Charles Létourneau (November 28, 1775 – April 21, 1838) was a notary and political figure in Lower Canada. He was born in Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud in 1775 and studied at the Petit Séminaire de Québec.
- Létourneau articled as a notary with Roger Lelièvre and later Nicolas-Gaspard Boisseau, qualifying to practice in 1803.
- He set up practice in the parish of Saint-Thomas at Montmagny and, in 1806, he married Catherine, Boisseau's daughter.
- Létourneau was named commissioner for several public works projects in the area.
- In 1827, Létourneau was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada for Devon.
- He was elected to represent L'Islet in 1830 and 1834.
- He supported Louis-Joseph Papineau and voted for the Ninety-Two Resolutions. He died at Saint-Thomas in 1838 after suffering a long illness.
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