Charles Alphonse Pantaléon Pelletier facts for kids
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Charles Pelletier
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Charles Alphonse Pantaléon Pelletier as he appeared in July, 1891
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Kamouraska |
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| In office February 17, 1869 – February 2, 1877 |
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| Succeeded by | Charles-François Roy |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Québec-Est | |
| In office March 4, 1873 – January 20, 1874 |
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| Preceded by | Jacques-Philippe Rhéaume |
| Succeeded by | Pierre-Vincent Valin |
| Senator for Grandville, Quebec | |
| In office February 2, 1877 – September 1, 1904 |
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| Nominated by | Alexander Mackenzie |
| Preceded by | Luc Letellier de St-Just |
| Succeeded by | Philippe-Auguste Choquette |
| 9th Lieutenant Governor of Quebec | |
| In office September 15, 1908 – April 29, 1911 |
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| Monarch | Edward VII George V |
| Governor General | The Earl Grey |
| Premier | Lomer Gouin |
| Preceded by | Louis-Amable Jetté |
| Succeeded by | François Langelier |
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| Born | January 22, 1837 Rivière-Ouelle, Lower Canada |
| Died | April 29, 1911 (aged 74) Sillery, Quebec |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Susanne Casgrain
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| Alma mater | Université Laval |
| Occupation | lawyer, militia officer, politician, publisher, judge |
| Profession | politician |
| Cabinet | Minister of Agriculture (1877–1878) |
| Portfolio | Speaker of the Senate (1896–1901) |
Sir Charles Alphonse Pantaléon Pelletier (born January 22, 1837 – died April 29, 1911) was an important Canadian leader. He was a lawyer, a soldier, and a politician. He held many big jobs, including being a Member of Parliament, a Senator, and even the King's representative in Quebec. This special role is called the Lieutenant Governor. He was also given special honours like the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George.
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About Charles Pelletier
Charles Pelletier was born in a place called Rivière-Ouelle, which is in Quebec today. This was in 1837. His parents were Jean-Marie Pelletier and Julie Painchaud. He studied law at Université Laval and became a lawyer in 1860. He started his law practice in Quebec City.
In 1861, he married Suzanne Casgrain. The next year, he joined the Canadian Militia, which was like a part-time army. He became an officer with the Voltigeurs de Québec. By 1863, he was a Captain. He later became a major and helped protect the border during the Fenian raids in 1866. He left the militia in 1867. In 1866, he married Eugénie Laterrière.
Charles Pelletier's Political Career
Charles Pelletier was a member of the Liberal Party. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1869. He represented the area of Kamouraska, Quebec. He was re-elected in 1872 and 1874.
He was also elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec in 1873. He represented Québec-Est. However, he had to resign this job in 1874. This was because a new rule made it illegal to hold two political jobs at the same time. This rule is called the dual mandate. From 1877 to 1878, he was the Minister of Agriculture for Canada.
International Work and Honours
In 1878, Charles Pelletier was the head of the Canadian team for the Paris World Fair. This was a big international event where countries showed off their achievements. For his hard work, he was given a special honour called the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George. Later, in 1898, he received an even higher honour, becoming a Knight Commander.
Senator and Judge
In 1877, Charles Pelletier was appointed to the Senate of Canada. The Senate is another part of Canada's Parliament. He represented the Grandville area of Quebec. From 1896 to 1901, he held a very important job in the Senate. He was the Speaker of the Senate of Canada, which means he led the meetings and made sure rules were followed.
He left the Senate in 1904. After that, he became a judge in the Quebec Superior Court. This is a high court in Quebec.
Lieutenant Governor of Quebec
In 1908, Charles Pelletier was given his final big role. He was appointed the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. This means he was the King's official representative in the province of Quebec. He served in this important position until he passed away in 1911.
