- Charles Bourgeois
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Charles Bourgeois was a politician in the Quebec, Canada. He served as a Member of Parliament and as a Senator.[1]
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Early life
He was born on July 29, 1879 in Trois-Rivières, Mauricie. He was an attorney.
Member of Parliament
He ran as a Conservative candidate to the Canadian House of Commons in 1926 in the district of Nicolet. but lost. He won a seat in the district of Three Rivers and St. Maurice in a 1931 by-election, but did not run for re-election in 1935.
Senator
In 1935, Bourgeois was appointed to the Canadian Senate on the advice of Prime Minister Richard Bedford Bennett and served until his death. He represented the division of Shawinegan.
Death
He died in office on May 15, 1940.
Footnotes
Parliament of Canada Preceded by
Arthur Bettez (Liberal)MP, District of Three Rivers and St. Maurice
1931–1935Succeeded by
The district was abolished in 1933.Preceded by
Philippe Paradis (Liberal)Senator, Division of Shawinegan
1935–1940Succeeded by
Charles-Édouard Ferland (Liberal)
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