Arthur-Joseph Lapointe
Arthur-Joseph Lapointe (13 February 1895 – 5 January 1960) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Saint-Ulric, Quebec in Matane County and became a railway station agent by career.
Arthur-Joseph Lapointe | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Matapédia—Matane | |
| In office 14 October 1935 – 10 June 1945 | |
| Preceded by | riding created |
| Succeeded by | Philéas Côté |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 February 1895 Saint-Ulric, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | 5 January 1960 (aged 64) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Marie Ducharme m. 15 June 1921[1] |
| Relatives | Ernest Lapointe (uncle) |
| Profession | station agent |
Lapointe was educated at seminary in Rimouski. He served in the military during World War I with postings at France and Belgium, attaining a rank of Lieutenant.[1]
He was first elected to Parliament at the Matapédia—Matane riding in the 1935 general election and re-elected there in 1940. After completing his second term in the House of Commons, Lapointe did not seek another term in the 1945 federal election.
References
- Normandin, A. L. (1941). The Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
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