François Langelier facts for kids
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Sir
François Langelier
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| 10th Lieutenant Governor of Quebec | |
| In office May 5, 1911 – February 8, 1915 |
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| Monarch | George V |
| Governor General |
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| Premier | Lomer Gouin |
| Preceded by | Charles Alphonse Pantaléon Pelletier |
| Succeeded by | Pierre-Évariste Leblanc |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Quebec-Centre |
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| In office February 22, 1887 – January 13, 1898 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph-Guillaume Bossé |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Cyrille Albert Malouin |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Mégantic |
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| In office June 10, 1884 – February 22, 1887 |
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| Preceded by | Louis-Israël Côté dit Fréchette |
| Succeeded by | Georges Turcot |
| Mayor of Quebec City | |
| In office 1882–1890 |
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| Preceded by | Jean-Docile Brousseau |
| Succeeded by | Jules-Joseph-Taschereau Frémont |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Portneuf | |
| In office May 1, 1878 – December 2, 1881 |
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| Preceded by | Praxède Larue |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Docile Brousseau |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Montmagny | |
| In office December 16, 1873 – July 7, 1875 |
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| Preceded by | Télesphore Fournier |
| Succeeded by | Auguste Charles Philippe Robert Landry |
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| Born | 24 December 1838 Sainte-Rosalie, Lower Canada |
| Died | 8 February 1915 (aged 76) Spencer Wood, Sillery, Quebec
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| Political party | Liberal |
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Virginie Légaré
(m. 1864)Marie-Louise Braün
(m. 1892) |
| Relations | Charles Langelier, brother |
| Children | 9 (3 of whom died young) |
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| Occupation | lawyer, professor, journalist, author |
| Profession | politician |
Sir François Langelier was an important Canadian figure. He was a lawyer, a professor, a journalist, and an author. He also held many important political jobs. He was even the tenth Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. François Langelier was born on December 24, 1838, in Sainte-Rosalie, which was then called Lower Canada. He passed away on February 8, 1915, in Sillery, Quebec.
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Early Life and Career
François Langelier studied at two famous universities. He went to Université Laval in Quebec. He also studied at the Université de Paris in France. After his studies, he became a lawyer. He also worked as a professor and a journalist.
A Career in Politics
François Langelier was a member of the Liberal Party. He tried to get elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec in 1871 but did not win. However, he was elected in 1873 for the area of Montmagny. He lost his seat in 1875 but was elected again in 1878 for Portneuf.
Important Roles He Held
From 1878 to 1879, François Langelier had two big jobs. He was the Commissioner of Crown Lands. He was also the Provincial Treasurer. These roles involved managing public land and money.
He was also very active in his hometown, Quebec City. From 1880 to 1890, he was a city councillor. He even served as the mayor of Quebec City from 1882 to 1890.
Serving in the Canadian Parliament
François Langelier also served in the House of Commons of Canada. This is part of Canada's federal government. He was first elected in 1884 for Mégantic. He was re-elected several times for Quebec-Centre. He served in Parliament until 1898. He left Parliament to become a judge in Montreal.
Later Life and Honors
François Langelier received many special honors. In 1907, he was "knighted," which means he received the title of "Sir." This is a very high honor from the British Crown. In 1909, he was chosen to be a member of the Royal Society of Canada. This group recognizes important Canadian scholars and artists. He also became a knight of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1913.
Lieutenant Governor of Quebec
From 1911 until his death in 1915, Sir François Langelier held a very important position. He was the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. This role represents the King or Queen in the province of Quebec. It is a key part of the government.
Family Connections
François Langelier had a brother named Charles Langelier. Charles was also a politician. He served as a Member of Parliament from 1887 to 1890.
Images for kids
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Quebec and Lake Saint-John Railroad Locomotive Number 9, Named for the Honorable François Langelier
