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CHAPAIS, The Hon. Jean-Charles, P.C.
Picture of CHAPAIS, The Hon. Jean-Charles, P.C.
Photographer:
William James Topley
© Public Domain
Source: Library and Archives Canada, PA 025454
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1811.12.02
Place of Birth: Rivière-Ouelle, Lower Canada
Deceased Date (yyyy.mm.dd): 1885.07.17 (73 years old)
Profession | Occupation: Merchant
Notes: Father of Confederation; attended the Quebec (Oct. 1864) conference.
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 6379 Days (17 years, 5 months, 18 days)
^ Senate
Senatorial DivisionPolitical Affiliation at NominationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)Appointed on the advice of
De la Durantaye, Quebec Conservative (1867-1942) 1868.01.30 - 1885.07.17 Macdonald, John Alexander
^ Parliamentary Group (Caucus)
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Conservative (1867-1942) 1868.01.30 -

^ Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Minister

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Receiver General 1869.11.16 - 1873.01.29
Minister of Agriculture 1867.07.01 - 1869.11.15


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