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A lawyer by profession, he served as mayor of Quebec City from 1894 to 1906, which overlapped his career at the Legislative AssemblyThe Legislative Assembly of Quebec was the name of the lower house of Quebec's legislature until 1968, when it was renamed the National Assembly. At the same time, the upper house of the legislature, the Legislative Council, was abolished. Both were initi. He served in the cabinet of his predecessor Félix-Gabriel MarchandFelix-Gabriel Marchand ( January 9, 1832 September 25, 1900) was the Liberal Premier of the Canadian province of Quebec from May 24, 1897 to September 25, 1900. Born in what is today St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, he was the son of Gabriel Marchand and Ma, who he succeeded upon the latter's death in office.

Under pressure from a dissident movement within his party led by Lomer GouinLomer Gouin ( March 19 1861 March 28 1929) was born in Grondines. He served as Liberal Premier of the Canadian province of Quebec, as a Cabinet minister in the federal government of Canada, and as Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. On May 24, 1888, he married, Adélard Turgeon and William Alexander Weir , Parent resigned as Premier in 1905.

1 Elections as party leader

He won the 1900 electionIn the Quebec general election on December 7, 1900, the incumbent Quebec Liberal Party under Simon-Napoleon Parent was re-elected, defeating the Quebec Conservative Party under Edmund James Flynn. Election results Preceded by: 1897 List of Quebec general and the 1904 electionIn the Quebec general election on November 25, 1904, the incumbent Quebec Liberal Party under Simon-Napoleon Parent was re-elected, defeating the Quebec Conservative Party under Edmund James Flynn. It was Parent's final election. Due to internal dissensio and resigned in 1905.

2 See also

• Politics of QuebecInstitutions Many of Quebec's political institutions are among the oldest in North America. The first part of this article presents the main political institutions of Quebec society. The last part will attempt to present an overview of Quebec's current po
• List of Quebec general electionsThis is a list of Quebec general elections since Confederation in 1867, when Quebec became a province of the Dominion of Canada. 2003 general election Quebec general election, 2003 ( April 14, 2003) Name Seats (125) Pop. Vote Quebec Liberal Party 76 45.
• Timeline of Quebec history

3 External links

• National Assembly biography (in French)