Louis-Michel Viger
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Louis-Michel Viger (September 28, 1785 – May 27, 1855) was a lawyer, banker, businessman, seigneur and political figure in Lower Canada, and then in Canada East in the Province of Canada.
Quick Facts Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada for Chambly, Preceded by ...
Louis-Michel Viger | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada for Chambly | |
In office 1830 – 1838 (two elections) | |
Preceded by | Denis-Benjamin Viger |
Succeeded by | None; position abolished on suspension of the constitution |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Nicolet | |
In office 1842–1844 | |
Preceded by | Augustin-Norbert Morin |
Succeeded by | Antoine-Prosper Méthot |
Receiver General of the Province of Canada | |
In office March 11, 1848–November 26, 1849 | |
Preceded by | François-Pierre Bruneau |
Succeeded by | Étienne-Paschal Taché |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Terrebonne | |
In office 1848–1851 | |
Preceded by | Louis-Hippolyte LaFontaine |
Succeeded by | Augustin-Norbert Morin |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Leinster | |
In office 1851–1854 | |
Preceded by | Norbert Dumas |
Succeeded by | None; district abolished in redistribution |
Personal details | |
Born | (1785-09-28)September 28, 1785 Montreal, Old Province of Quebec |
Died | May 27, 1855(1855-05-27) (aged 69) L'Assomption, Canada East, Province of Canada |
Resting place | Église Notre-Dame-des-Champs, Repentigny, Quebec |
Political party | Lower Canada: Parti Patriote Province of Canada: French-Canadian Group Ministerialist |
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Relations | Denis Viger (uncle) ∟ Denis-Benjamin Viger (cousin) Jacques Viger (uncle) ∟ Jacques Viger fils (cousin) Joseph Viger (uncle) Joseph Papineau (uncle) ∟ Louis-Joseph Papineau (cousin) ∟Denis-Benjamin Papineau (cousin) Côme-Séraphin Cherrier (cousin) Louis Turgeon (father-in-law) |
Children | 4 children |
Occupation | Banker |
Profession | Lawyer |
Nickname | Le beau Viger |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Britain |
Branch/service | Lower Canada militia |
Years of service | 1812 to 1827 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 2nd Militia Battalion, Montreal 5th Select Embodied Militia Battalion |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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