Joseph-Éloi Fontaine

Joseph-Éloi Fontaine
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Hull
In office
1917–1930
Preceded by District was created in 1914
Succeeded by Alphonse Fournier
Personal details
Born (1865-09-14)September 14, 1865
Beloeil, Canada East
Died June 11, 1930(1930-06-11) (aged 64)
Political party Liberal

Joseph-Éloi Fontaine (September 14, 1865 June 11, 1930) was a physician and political figure in Quebec. He represented Hull in the Canadian House of Commons from 1917 to 1930 as a Liberal.[1]

He was born in Beloeil, Canada East, the son of Charles Fontaine, and was educated in Marieville. He served on the town council for Hull from 1904 to 1908 and was mayor in 1909 and 1910. He also served as chairman of the Hull Board of Trade and chairman of the Medical Board of the Hull Hospital.[2] Fontaine was elected as a Laurier Liberal in 1917.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Joseph-Éloi Fontaine – Parliament of Canada biography
  2. "J. E. Fontaine, M.D., M.P.". The Quebec History Encyclopedia. Marianopolis College. Retrieved 2009-08-17.


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