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- ↑ election was declared invalid; Joseph Franchère was elected in a by-election held in March 1822.
- ↑ died in June 1824
- ↑ died in January 1822; Jean-Olivier Arcand was elected in a by-election held in March 1822.
- ↑ died in 1821; Jean-Marie Rochon was elected in a by-election held in January 1822.
- ↑ died in 1822; Michel Clouet was elected in a by-election held in October 1822.