Eugène Fiset
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Sir Marie-Joseph-Eugène Fiset (March 15, 1874 - June 8, 1951) was a Canadian military officer, Member of Parliament and Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.
Born in Rimouski the son of a military surgeon he joined the 89th Regiment at the age of 16. In 1894 he enrolled in the faculty of medicine at University of Laval and became a medical doctor in 1898. His military career continued during his studies, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant while a student. In 1899 he succeeded his father as surgeon to the 89th Regiment but, a few months later, joined the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment with the rank of major and saw service in the South African War.[1]
With the end of his tour of duty in 1900, Fiset interned at the Nose and Throat Hosptial in London and L'Hôpital Saint-Antoine in Paris.[1]
After a year he returned to Rimouski before becoming an adjutant in the Army Medical Service. In 1903 he was promoted to the rank of colonel and became Director-General of the service.[1]
Fiset was promoted to major-general at the beginning of World War I. He was knighted for his service in the war while the French government named him a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour.[1]
He retired in 1923 and began a political career sitting in the Canadian House of Commons as the Liberal MP for Rimouski from 1924 until 1939.[1]
On December 30, 1939, Fiset became lieutenant governor of Quebec. On two occasions during the war he opened the legislative assembly wearing his major general's uniform in order to express support for the war effort. He remained in office until October 1, 1950.[1]
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- ^ a b c d e f Sir Eugene Fiset returns to service…. Canadian Military Heritage. Retrieved on 07-02-08.
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