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Joseph Masson

1791-01-05 – 1847-05-15

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Joseph Masson (1791-1847), Canadian businessman and politicianCredit: nusigned

Life & Legacy

Joseph Masson (January 5, 1791 – May 15, 1847) was a Canadian businessman, who is considered the first French Canadian millionaire.
Seigneur of Terrebonne, Quebec, president of Masson societies, president of the City Gas, he was also vice-president of the Banque de Montréal, president of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society of Montreal, and member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada.
He was a major Canadian businessman in the 1830 years, and he is a member of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.

Occupation & Career

businessperson, politician

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3185339 — wikidata View source

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