Jean-Marie-Joseph-Pantaléon Pelletier facts for kids
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Pantaléon Pelletier
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Sherbrooke | |
| In office 1900–1911 |
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| Preceded by | Louis-Edmond Panneton |
| Succeeded by | Calixte-Émile Therrien |
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Jean-Marie-Joseph-Pantaléon Pelletier
July 27, 1860 Rivière-Ouelle, Canada East |
| Died | October 19, 1924 (aged 64) Quebec City, Quebec |
| Political party | Liberal |
Jean-Marie-Joseph-Pantaléon Pelletier (born July 27, 1860 – died October 19, 1924) was an important person in Quebec. He was a doctor and a politician. He represented the area of Sherbrooke in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec. This was like being a member of parliament for the province. He served from 1900 to 1911 as a member of the Liberal party. From 1909 to 1911, he was the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. This meant he was in charge of the meetings in the assembly.
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Early Life and Education
Pantaléon Pelletier was born in Rivière-Ouelle, Quebec. His parents were Joseph Pelletier and Henriette Martin. He went to school at the Collège de Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière. Later, he studied at Université Laval.
Becoming a Doctor
In 1887, Pantaléon Pelletier became a qualified doctor. He gained more experience by working in New York City and Paris. After that, he started his own medical practice in Sherbrooke. He also worked as a surgeon at the Hôpital Sacré-Cœur. A surgeon is a doctor who performs operations.
Pelletier also served as a coroner for the Saint-François district. A coroner is someone who investigates deaths that are sudden or unusual. In 1897, he joined the Quebec Board of Health. This group helped make rules for public health in Quebec.
Military Service
Pantaléon Pelletier was also involved in the military. He was a lieutenant in the Canadian Militia. This was a part-time military force. He served with the 9th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles. He was part of a military event called the North-West Rebellion.
Later, he became a captain and a medical officer. He worked with the 11th Hussars in Richmond. He eventually became a lieutenant-colonel. He was the first commanding officer of a new group called the 54th Regiment (Carabiniers de Sherbrooke).
Political Career and Later Life
Pantaléon Pelletier married Alice Hudon in 1888. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1900. He served the people of Sherbrooke for many years. In 1911, he left his position in the assembly. This was because he was chosen for a new role. He became Quebec's representative in London, England.
Pantaléon Pelletier passed away in Quebec City when he was 64 years old. His uncle, Charles Alphonse Pantaléon Pelletier, was also a well-known politician. He served in the Canadian House of Commons. He was also the Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec.
