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Charles Langelier
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Lévis | |
| In office 1898–1901 |
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| Preceded by | Nazaire-Nicolas Olivier |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Cleophas Blouin |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Montmorency |
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| In office 1887–1890 |
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| Preceded by | Pierre-Vincent Valin |
| Succeeded by | Louis-Georges Desjardins |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Montmorency | |
| In office 1878–1881 |
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| Preceded by | Auguste-Réal Angers |
| Succeeded by | Louis-Georges Desjardins |
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| Born | 23 August 1850 Sainte-Rosalie, Canada East |
| Died | 7 February 1920 (aged 69) Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Relations | François Langelier, brother |
Charles Langelier (born August 23, 1850 – died February 7, 1920) was an important person in Canadian history. He was a lawyer, a politician, a judge, a journalist, and even an author.
He was born in Sainte-Rosalie, a place in what was then called Lower Canada. Charles Langelier went to school at the Séminaire de Saint-Hyacinthe and the Petit Séminaire de Québec. He also studied at Université Laval. In 1875, he became a lawyer in Quebec City.
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Charles Langelier's Political Journey
Charles Langelier had a long career in politics. He was part of both provincial and federal governments in Canada.
Serving in Quebec's Government
From 1878 to 1881, Charles Langelier was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec. This is like being a representative for a part of Quebec. He represented the area called Montmorency. After this, he tried to get re-elected but didn't win in 1881 or 1886.
He later returned to Quebec politics. In 1890, he became the president of the Executive Council. This was a very important role in the provincial government. He also worked as the provincial secretary and registrar. He was elected again in 1898 and served until 1901.
Working in Canada's Parliament
Charles Langelier also ran for a seat in the House of Commons of Canada. This is where laws are made for the whole country. He tried to win in 1882 but was not successful. However, he was elected in the 1887 election. He was a member of the Liberal Party.
He left his federal role in 1890 to go back to working in Quebec's government.
Later Career as a Judge
After his time in politics, Charles Langelier became a sheriff for the Quebec district in 1901. A sheriff helps keep law and order. In 1910, he became a judge for the Court of Sessions of the Peace.
A Writer and Journalist
Besides his work in law and politics, Charles Langelier was also involved in writing.
Newspaper Editor
From 1883 to 1886, he was a co-owner and co-editor of a newspaper called L'Électeur. This was one of the first newspapers in Quebec that supported the Liberal Party.
Published Author
Charles Langelier also wrote several books and works. These included:
- Éloge de l'agriculture (1891)
- Lord Russel de Killowen à Québec (1896)
- John Buckworth Parkin, avocat et conseil de la reine (1897)
- Souvenirs politiques de 1878 à 1890, récits, études et portraits (1909)
- la Confédération, sa genèse, son établissement (1916)
- La Procédure criminelle d'après le code et la jurisprudence (1916)
Family Life
Charles Langelier passed away in 1920. His brother, François Charles Stanislas Langelier, was also a well-known politician in Quebec.
