François Benjamin Godin
Politician
1828 – 1888
Who was François Benjamin Godin?
François Benjamin Godin was a Quebec lawyer and political figure. He was a Liberal member of the 1st Canadian Parliament representing Joliette.
He was born in Saint-Constant, Lower Canada in 1828, the son of Joseph Godin and Sophie Connaissant, and educated at Montreal. Godin studied law and was called to the bar in 1849. In 1850, he married Alice Bernard. Godin ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Quebec assembly in 1871. In 1878, he was named Queen's Counsel. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1878 and 1880.
His grandson Lucien Dugas later represented Joliette in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec and served as speaker in 1936.
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- Born
- Mar 28, 1828
Canada - Also known as
- Francois Benjamin Godin
- Died
- Mar 3, 1888
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on July 23, 2013
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