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Pierre-Étienne Fortin

1823-12-14 – 1888-06-15

Portrait of Pierre-Étienne Fortin
Fortin, Pierre Dr. M.P. (Gaspe, P.Q.) Dec. 1823 - 1888Credit: William James Topley

Life & Legacy

Pierre-Étienne Fortin (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ etjɛn fɔʁtɛ̃]; December 14, 1823 – June 15, 1888) was a physician and political figure in Quebec, Canada. He represented Gaspé in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1874 and from 1878 to 1887, he also represented Gaspé in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1867 to 1878. In 1887, he was appointed to the Senate of Canada for Kennebec division.

Occupation & Career

politician, physician, surgeon

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3385044 — wikidata View source

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