Prosper-Edmond Lessard
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Prosper-Edmond Lessard (February 3, 1873 – April 11, 1931) was a Canadian businessman, militia officer and politician. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1909 to 1921 sitting with the Liberal caucus in government. He also served in the Senate of Canada from 1925 to his death in 1931 sitting with the federal Liberal caucus.
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Prosper-Edmond Lessard | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
In office March 22, 1909 – March 25, 1913 | |
Preceded by | New district |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Constituency | Pakan |
In office March 25, 1913 – July 18, 1921 | |
Preceded by | New District |
Succeeded by | Laudas Joly |
Constituency | St. Paul |
Senator for Alberta | |
In office September 5, 1925 – April 11, 1931 | |
Constituency | St. Paul, Alberta |
Personal details | |
Born | February 3, 1873 Cranbourne, Quebec |
Died | April 11, 1931(1931-04-11) (aged 58) St. Paul, Alberta |
Political party | Alberta Liberal Party Liberal Party of Canada |
Occupation | politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Primary Reserve (Militia) |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | The Alberta Mounted Rifles |
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