Arthur Lachance

Arthur Lachance (June 22, 1868 – March 1, 1945) was a Canadian politician and member of the Liberal Party who served as an MP for the riding of Quebec-Centre from 1905 to 1917.^[1]

Preceded byArthur Cyrille Albert Malouin

Succeeded byElectoral district was abolished in 1914.

Born(1868-06-22)June 22, 1868

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

DiedMarch 1, 1945(1945-03-01) (aged 76)

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Arthur Lachance
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Quebec-Centre
In office 1905–1917
Preceded by	Arthur Cyrille Albert Malouin
Succeeded by	Electoral district was abolished in 1914.
Personal details
Born	(1868-06-22)June 22, 1868 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Died	March 1, 1945(1945-03-01) (aged 76)
Party	Liberal
Spouse	Marie-Anne Routhier

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Born in Quebec City, Quebec, Lachance was educated at the Christian Brothers' School, Quebec Seminary and Laval University. A crown attorney, crown prosecutor and lawyer, he was first elected to Parliament by acclamation in a 1905 by-election in the electoral district of Quebec-Centre after the current MP, Albert Malouin, was appointed a Puisne Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec, Arthabasca District.^[2] A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1908 and 1911.^[1]