Pierre-Urgel Archambault, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Pierre-Urgel Archambault

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 11-Jan-1812

Place of Birth: L'Assomption, Quebec, Canada

Date of Death: 19-Aug-1871

Profession: businessperson, politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Pierre-Urgel Archambault

  • Pierre-Urgel Archambault (January 11, 1812 – August 19, 1871) was a Quebec businessman and political figure. He was born in L'Assomption, Lower Canada in 1812 and studied at the Petit Séminaire de Montréal.
  • In 1835, he married Joséphine, the daughter of Benjamin Beaupré.
  • He was mayor of L'Assomption from 1847 to 1854.
  • He served in the local militia becoming lieutenant-colonel.
  • In 1858, he was elected to the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada for Repentigny division and served until Confederation.
  • Archambault was president of the Société d’Agriculture of L’Assomption and helped establish the École d’Agriculture de L’Assomption, an agricultural school.
  • In 1867, he ran unsuccessfully in L'Assomption for a seat in the House of Commons. He died at L'Assomption in 1871. His brother Alexandre also served as mayor of L’Assomption and as a member of the legislative assembly.
  • His daughter Athala married Ludger Forest, who later represented L'Assomption in the Quebec legislative assembly.
  • His daughter Louise-Georgiana married Louis-Olivier Taillon, who later became premier of Quebec.

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