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Edmund James Flynn
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| 10th Premier of Quebec | |
| In office May 11, 1896 – May 24, 1897 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Lieutenant Governor | Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau |
| Preceded by | Louis-Olivier Taillon |
| Succeeded by | Félix-Gabriel Marchand |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Gaspé | |
| In office May 1, 1878 – June 17, 1890 |
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| Preceded by | Pierre-Étienne Fortin |
| Succeeded by | Achille-Ferdinand Carrier |
| In office March 8, 1892 – December 7, 1900 |
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| Preceded by | Achille-Ferdinand Carrier |
| Succeeded by | Xavier Kennedy |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Nicolet | |
| In office December 7, 1900 – November 25, 1904 |
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| Preceded by | Georges Ball |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Marchildon |
| Leader of the Official Opposition of Quebec | |
| In office May 24, 1897 – November 25, 1904 |
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| Preceded by | Félix-Gabriel Marchand |
| Succeeded by | Pierre-Évariste Leblanc |
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| Born | November 16, 1847 Percé, Canada East |
| Died | June 7, 1927 (aged 79) Quebec City, Quebec |
| Resting place | Cimetière Notre-Dame-de-Belmont |
| Political party | Liberal Conservative |
| Spouses |
Augustine Côté
(m. 1875)Marie-Cécile Pouliot
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| Relations | Jacques Flynn, grandson |
| Children | 11 |
| Alma mater | Université Laval |
| Occupation | Lawyer, professor, and judge |
| Profession | Politician |
Edmund James Flynn (born November 16, 1847 – died June 7, 1927) was an important Canadian politician. He served as the tenth Premier of Quebec. This means he was the leader of the provincial government in Quebec.
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Early Life and Education
Edmund Flynn was born in a place called Percé on November 16, 1847. His parents were Jacques Flynn and Elizabeth Tostevin.
He decided to study law at Université Laval in Quebec City. He attended from 1871 to 1873. He did very well in his studies and earned his law degree with high honors. In September 1873, he became a lawyer. He started his law career in the area where he grew up.
Becoming a Politician
Flynn began his political journey in 1878. He was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Gaspé area. At first, he was part of the Liberal Party.
However, in 1879, he made a big change. He decided to leave the Liberal Party and join the Conservative Party. This was a very surprising move at the time, especially in Gaspé, where he was well-liked.
Elections and Changes
Flynn continued to win elections in Gaspé until 1890. In that year, the Parti National, led by Honore Mercier, won a huge victory. Flynn lost his seat in the assembly.
After this, Flynn tried to enter federal politics. He ran for the federal Conservatives in the 1891 national election. He ran in the Quebec County area, but he did not win.
He returned to provincial politics in 1892. He was elected back into the Quebec legislature. He won re-election again in 1897.
Leading the Province
Edmund Flynn became the leader of the Conservative Party after Louis-Olivier Taillon. In 1896, he became the Premier of Quebec. This made him the tenth person to hold this important position.
As Premier, Flynn focused on several key areas:
- Public Works: He worked on projects that benefited the public, like roads or buildings.
- Crown Land: He dealt with how government-owned land was managed and used.
- Education: He wanted to make primary education better. He also worked to improve the pay for school teachers.
His time as Premier was short. It was also the last time the Conservative Party held power in Quebec for a long time.
Leader of the Opposition
In the 1897 provincial election, Flynn's government lost. The Liberal Party, led by Félix-Gabriel Marchand, won the election.
After this defeat, Flynn continued to serve in the legislature. He became the Leader of the Opposition. This role means he was the main voice for the party not in power. He would challenge the government and suggest different ideas.
Later Career as a Judge
Besides politics, Flynn also had a career in law and teaching. He taught a course on Roman law at Université Laval in Quebec City starting in the late 1870s.
In June 1914, he was appointed as a judge. He served on the Superior Court for the Beauce district. Later, in June 1920, he became a Judge of the Court of King's Bench. He held this important judicial position for the rest of his life.
Edmund Flynn passed away in Quebec City on June 7, 1927. He was buried in the cimetière Notre-Dame-de-Belmont in Sainte-Foy, Quebec.
