Charles Bourgeois
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Charles Bourgeois was a politician in the Quebec, Canada. He served as a Member of Parliament and as a Senator.[1]
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[edit] Early life
He was born on July 29, 1879 in Trois-Rivières, Mauricie. He was an attorney.
[edit] Member of Parliament
He ran as a Conservative candidate to the Canadian House of Commons in 1926 in the district of Nicolet. but lost. He won a seat in the district of Three Rivers and St. Maurice in a 1931 by-election, but did not run for re-election in 1935.
[edit] Senator
In 1935, Bourgeois was appointed to the Canadian Senate on the advice of Prime Minister Richard Bedford Bennett and served until his death. He represented the division of Shawinegan.
[edit] Death
He died in office on May 15, 1940.
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| Preceded by Arthur Bettez (Liberal) |
MP, District of Three Rivers and St. Maurice 1931–1935 |
Succeeded by The district was abolished in 1933. |
| Preceded by Philippe Paradis (Liberal) |
Senator, Division of Shawinegan 1935–1940 |
Succeeded by Charles-Édouard Ferland (Liberal) |
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