Augustin Richer, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Augustin Richer

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 05-Feb-1754

Date of Death: 02-Aug-1824

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Augustin Richer (February 5, 1754 – August 2, 1824) was a farmer and political figure in Lower Canada.
He represented Montreal county in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1814 to 1820. He was born Augustin Laflèche in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, the son of Pierre Laflèche (also known as Pierre Richer dit Laflèche) and Charlotte Normandeau-Deslauriers.
In 1791, he married Marie-Madeleine Beautron-Major.
Richer was a captain in the militia during the War of 1812.
He did not run for reelection to the assembly in 1820.
Richer died at Saint-Laurent at the age of 70.