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Joseph-Éloi Fontaine

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Joseph-Éloi Fontaine
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Hull
In office
1917–1930
Preceded byDistrict was created in 1914
Succeeded byAlphonse Fournier
Personal details
Born(1865-09-14)September 14, 1865
Beloeil, Canada East
DiedJune 11, 1930(1930-06-11) (aged 64)
Political partyLiberal

Joseph-Éloi Fontaine (September 14, 1865 – June 11, 1930) was a physician and political figure in Quebec. He represented Hull in the House of Commons of Canada from 1917 to 1930 as a Liberal.[1]

He was born in Beloeil, Canada East, the son of Charles Fontaine, and was educated in Marieville. He served on the town council for Hull from 1904 to 1908 and was mayor in 1909 and 1910. He also served as chairman of the Hull Board of Trade and chairman of the Medical Board of the Hull Hospital.[2] Fontaine was elected as a Laurier Liberal in 1917.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Joseph-Éloi Fontaine – Parliament of Canada biography
  2. ^ "J. E. Fontaine, M.D., M.P.". The Quebec History Encyclopedia. Marianopolis College. Retrieved 17 August 2009.