Hector Caron
Canadian politician (1862–1937)
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Hector Caron (August 31, 1862 – April 9, 1937) was a politician in the Quebec, Canada. He served as Member of the Legislative Assembly.[1]
Preceded byJoseph Lessard
Succeeded byGeorges Lafontaine
BornAugust 31, 1862
Saint-Léon (now Saint-Léon-le-Grand), Canada East
DiedApril 9, 1937 (aged 74)
Quebec City, Quebec
Hector Caron | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Maskinongé | |
| In office 1892–1904 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Lessard |
| Succeeded by | Georges Lafontaine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1862 Saint-Léon (now Saint-Léon-le-Grand), Canada East |
| Died | April 9, 1937 (aged 74) Quebec City, Quebec |
| Party | Liberal |
Early life
He was born on August 31, 1862, in Saint-Léon, Mauricie.[citation needed]
Provincial Politics
Caron ran as a Liberal candidate to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec in 1892 in the district of Maskinongé. He defeated Conservative incumbent Joseph Lessard. He was re-elected in 1897 and 1900.
His last election was declared void though. A by-election was called to settle the matter, which he lost against Conservative candidate Georges Lafontaine.[citation needed]
Death
He died on April 9, 1937.
