Charles Bégin, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Charles Bégin

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 05-May-1736

Date of Death: 04-Nov-1802

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Charles Bégin

  • Charles Bégin (May 5, 1736 – November 4, 1802) was a political figure in Lower Canada.
  • He represented Dorchester in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1796 to 1800. He was born Charles-Louis Bégin in Pointe-Lévy, the son of Jacques Bégin and Geneviève Rocheron.
  • Bégin was a farmer and inn-keeper at Pointe-Lévy.
  • In 1761, he married Louise Samson.
  • He served as bailiff from 1772 to 1774.
  • In 1781, he was given the rank of captain in the militia.
  • Bégin settled at Quebec City.
  • He did not run for reelection in 1800.
  • He died in Quebec City at the age of 66. His grandson Louis Lagueux and his nephew Joseph Samson also served in the assembly.

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