Joseph Masson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph Masson

1791–1847, Canadian businessman

Date of Birth: 05-Jan-1791

Place of Birth: Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada

Date of Death: 15-May-1847

Profession: businessperson, politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Joseph Masson (January 5, 1791 – May 15, 1847) was a Canadian businessman, who is considered the first French Canadian millionaire. Seigneur of Terrebonne, Quebec, president of Masson societies, president of the City Gas, he was also vice-president of the Banque de Montréal, president of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society of Montreal and member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada. He was the major Canadian businessman in the 1830 years, and he is a member of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.