François Gosselin

François Gosselin
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Iberville
In office
1890–1906
Preceded by Georges Duhamel
Succeeded by Joseph-Aldéric Benoit
Personal details
Born November 13, 1837(1837-11-13)
Saint-Athanase, Lower Canada
Died April 9, 1909(1909-04-09) (aged 71)
Saint-Alexandre, Quebec
Political party Liberal
Relations Joseph-Jean-Baptiste Gosselin, brother

François Gosselin (November 13, 1837 – April 9, 1909) was a merchant, farmer and political figure in Quebec. He represented Iberville in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1890 to 1906 as a Liberal.

He was born in Saint-Athanase, Lower Canada, the son of François Gosselin and Onésime Nadeau. He lived in Saint-Alexandre. Gosselin was president of the Banque de Saint-Jean. In 1861, he married Mélanie Manie. He was mayor of Saint-Alexandre from 1862 to 1865 and also served as school trustee. In 1906, he was named to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Rougemont division. Gosselin died in office in Saint-Alexandre at the age of 71.

His brother Joseph-Jean-Baptiste also served in the Quebec assembly.

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