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Sir Auguste-Réal Angers
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| Senator for De la Vallière, Quebec | |
| In office 16 December 1892 – 10 June 1896 |
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| Nominated by | John Sparrow David Thompson |
| Preceded by | Anselme-Homère Pâquet |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Thibaudeau |
| 6th Lieutenant Governor of Quebec | |
| In office 29 October 1887 – 4 December 1892 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Governor General | The Marquess of Lansdowne The Lord Stanley of Preston |
| Premier | Honoré Mercier Charles Boucher de Boucherville |
| Preceded by | Louis-Rodrigue Masson |
| Succeeded by | Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Montmorency |
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| In office 14 February 1880 – 12 November 1880 |
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| Preceded by | Pierre-Vincent Valin |
| Succeeded by | Pierre-Vincent Valin |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Montmorency | |
| In office 11 February 1874 – 14 February 1880 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph-Édouard Cauchon |
| Succeeded by | Charles Langelier |
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| Born | 4 October 1837 Quebec City, Lower Canada |
| Died | 14 April 1919 (aged 81) Westmount, Quebec, Canada |
| Resting place | Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery |
| Political party | Provincial: Conservative Federal: Conservative |
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Julie-Marguerite Chinic
(m. 1869)Émélie Le Moine
(m. 1890) |
| Children | 1 daughter and 2 sons |
| Residence | Quebec City |
| Alma mater | Université Laval |
| Occupation | lawyer, judge |
| Profession | politician |
| Cabinet | Provincial: Attorney General (1876–1878) Solicitor General (1874–1876) Federal: Minister of Agriculture (1892–1895) President of the Privy Council (1896) |
Sir Auguste-Réal Angers was an important Canadian judge and politician. He was born in Quebec City in 1837 and passed away in Westmount, Quebec, in 1919.
He held many important roles in government. He was a Member of Parliament and a Senator. He also served as a minister in the Canadian government. Later, he became the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.
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Early Life and Education
Auguste-Réal Angers was born on October 4, 1837. There isn't a clear birth certificate, but records suggest this date.
He went to school at the Séminaire de Nicolet from 1849 to 1856. After that, he studied law at Université Laval. He then joined a successful law firm in Quebec City. This experience helped him prepare for a career in politics.
Starting a Political Career
Angers began his political journey in provincial politics. In 1874, he easily won a special election in the Montmorency area. He ran as a member of the Conservative Party.
Important Roles in Quebec
After being re-elected, Angers took on more responsibilities. In 1875, he became the Government leader in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec. The next year, in 1876, he was made the Attorney General.
The Premier of Quebec, Charles Boucher de Boucherville, was in the upper house of the legislature. This meant Angers was the main voice for the government in the Legislative Assembly. He helped pass important laws for several years.
Moving to Federal Politics
In 1879, Angers lost his provincial seat by a small number of votes. However, he soon ran for a seat in the federal Parliament. He won the Montmorency seat in a special election.
Shortly after, he was appointed as a judge for the Superior Court in the Montmagny district. He settled in a town along the St. Lawrence River.
Key Government Positions
In 1887, Angers accepted a major appointment. He became the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. This role represents the King or Queen in the province.
In December 1892, he was appointed as a Senator. He also joined the federal government as the Minister of Agriculture. He worked under Prime Minister John Sparrow David Thompson.
He continued in this role until 1895. After that, he briefly served as the President of the Privy Council. He then decided to retire from politics.
Later Life and Legacy
After leaving politics, Angers moved to Montreal. He went back to working as a lawyer. In 1911, he was appointed as a legal advisor for the Montreal Harbour Commission.
In 1913, he was honored with a knighthood. This means he was given the title "Sir" for his contributions.
Sir Auguste-Réal Angers passed away on April 14, 1919. He was buried at the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery in Montreal.
Archives
You can find historical documents about Auguste-Réal Angers. These are kept at Library and Archives Canada and Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec.
