Joseph Dufour (Quebec MLA)

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Joseph Dufour
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Matane
In office
1919–1923
Preceded by Octave Fortin
Succeeded by Joseph-Arthur Bergeron
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Matapédia
In office
1923–1936
Preceded by District created
Succeeded by Fernand Paradis
In office
1939–1944
Preceded by Fernand Paradis
Succeeded by Philippe Cossette
Personal details
Born(1874-11-28)November 28, 1874
Saint-Pascal, Quebec
Died November 2, 1956(1956-11-02) (aged 81)
Saint-Noël, Quebec
Political party Liberal

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References

  1. "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.