Joseph Perrault (Lower Canada politician)
Joseph Perrault (October 18, 1789 – August 28, 1831) was a politician in Lower Canada. He represented in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1820 to 1831.
He was born in Montreal, the son of Joseph Perrault and Marie-Anne Tavernier. Perrault was a lieutenant in the militia during the War of 1812, later reaching the rank of captain. He died in office in Montreal at the age of 41.
His nephew Charles-Ovide Perrault also served in the assembly. His sister Claire married Austin Cuvillier. Perrault himself was never married.
References[]
- "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
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- 1789 births
- 1831 deaths
- Members of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada
- Politicians from Montreal
- Canadian people of the War of 1812
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