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Louis-Joseph Papineau
(1786–1871)
Lawyer
Canada
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Louis-Joseph Papineau was a lawyer from Canada, best known for Histoire de l'insurrection du Canada.
Quick Facts About Louis-Joseph Papineau
- Born
- October 7, 1786
- Died
- September 23, 1871
- Nationality
- Canada
- Profession
- Lawyer
- Notable works
- Histoire de l'insurrection du Canada
- Spouse
- Julie Papineau
About Louis-Joseph Papineau
Louis-Joseph Papineau, born in Montreal, Quebec, was a politician, lawyer, and the landlord of the seigneurie de la Petite-Nation. He led the reformist Patriote movement, organized boycotts against British imports, and then led the unsuccessful Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837–1838. He later served two terms as member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada. His father was Joseph Papineau, also a Quebec politician. Papineau was the grandfather of the journalist Henri Bourassa, founder of the newspaper Le Devoir.
Biography source: Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Person of National Historic Significance
designated historic person
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