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Henri-Gustave Joly became Leader of the Quebec Liberals at the time of [[Confederation]] in [[1867]], and was the member for the federal [[electoral district (Canada)|riding]] of Lotbinière. He was re-elected in Lotbinière in the [[Canadian federal election, 1872|Canadian Election of 1872]]. |
Henri-Gustave Joly became Leader of the Quebec Liberals at the time of [[Confederation]] in [[1867]], and was the member for the federal [[electoral district (Canada)|riding]] of Lotbinière. He was re-elected in Lotbinière in the [[Canadian federal election, 1872|Canadian Election of 1872]]. |
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In 1878, [[Quebec Conservative Party|Conservative]] premier [[Charles-Eugène Boucher de Boucherville]] resigned |
In 1878, [[Quebec Conservative Party|Conservative]] premier [[Charles-Eugène Boucher de Boucherville]] resigned on [[March 2]] since he was about to be deposed by [[List of Lieutenant Governors of Quebec|Lieutenant Governor]] [[Luc Letellier de Saint-Just]]. They had a conflict over railroad legislation which de Saint-Just deemed as unconstitutional. As a result, Joly became Premier on [[March 8]], [[1878]]. |
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In the [[May 1]], [[1878 Quebec election|1878 election]], the Liberals won one less seat than the Conservatives (there were also two independent Conservatives). However Joly remained in power in a [[minority government]] for about a year and half. His government was brought down by a motion of [[censure]] involving the defection of five Liberals (including future premier [[Edmund James Flynn]]) to the Conservatives. The [[Leader of the Official Opposition (Quebec)|Leader of the Opposition]] [[Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau]] was called to form a government on [[October 31]], [[1879]]. |
In the [[May 1]], [[1878 Quebec election|1878 election]], the Liberals won one less seat than the Conservatives (there were also two independent Conservatives). However Joly remained in power in a [[minority government]] for about a year and half. His government was brought down by a motion of [[censure]] involving the defection of five Liberals (including future premier [[Edmund James Flynn]]) to the Conservatives. The [[Leader of the Official Opposition (Quebec)|Leader of the Opposition]] [[Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau]] was called to form a government on [[October 31]], [[1879]]. |
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Joly de Lotbinière was once again elected to the federal [[Canadian House of Commons|House of Commons]] in the [[Canadian federal election, 1896|1896 federal election]], this time as the member from [[Portneuf (electoral district)|Portneuf]]. He served as a federal Cabinet minister from [[1897]] until he retired in [[1900]]. |
Joly de Lotbinière was once again elected to the federal [[Canadian House of Commons|House of Commons]] in the [[Canadian federal election, 1896|1896 federal election]], this time as the member from [[Portneuf (electoral district)|Portneuf]]. He served as a federal Cabinet minister from [[1897]] until he retired in [[1900]]. |
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He was appointed [[Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia]] in [[1900]] and served until [[1906]]. He died in [[Quebec City]] in [[1908]]. With his wife, Margaretta Josepha Gowen ([[July 25]] [[1837]] – [[August 14]] [[1904]]), they had 11 children of which 7 reached adulthood. [[Seymour de Lotbiniere]] is their grand-son. |
He was appointed [[Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia]] in [[1900]] and served until [[1906]]. He died in [[Quebec City]] in [[1908]]. With his wife, Margaretta Josepha Gowen ([[July 25]] [[1837]] – [[August 14]] [[1904]]), they had 11 children of which 7 reached adulthood. [[Seymour de Lotbiniere]] is their grand-son. |
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==Elections as party leader== |
==Elections as party leader== |
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Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière | |
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| Born | December 5, 1829 |
| Died | November 16, 1908 (aged 78) |
Sir Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière, PC (December 5 1829 – November 16 1908) was born Henri-Gustave Joly in Épernay, France. His family was one of the traditional Huguenot families, and they converted to Anglicanism when they came to Canada.
He served as Liberal Premier of the Canadian province of Quebec, a federal Cabinet minister, and Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia.
His father, Pierre-Gustave Joly, had married Julie-Christine Chartier de Lotbinière, who owned the seigneury of Lotbinière, in 1828. Henri-Gustave studied in Paris and inherited the title of seigneur of Lotbinière in 1860. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Lotbinière in 1861 as a moderate liberal, but was a member of the Parti rouge when he was re-elected in 1863.
Henri-Gustave Joly became Leader of the Quebec Liberals at the time of Confederation in 1867, and was the member for the federal riding of Lotbinière. He was re-elected in Lotbinière in the Canadian Election of 1872.
In 1878, Conservative premier Charles-Eugène Boucher de Boucherville resigned on March 2 since he was about to be deposed by Lieutenant Governor Luc Letellier de Saint-Just. They had a conflict over railroad legislation which de Saint-Just deemed as unconstitutional. As a result, Joly became Premier on March 8, 1878.
In the May 1, 1878 election, the Liberals won one less seat than the Conservatives (there were also two independent Conservatives). However Joly remained in power in a minority government for about a year and half. His government was brought down by a motion of censure involving the defection of five Liberals (including future premier Edmund James Flynn) to the Conservatives. The Leader of the Opposition Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau was called to form a government on October 31, 1879.
Joly remained Liberal Party leader until 1883. In all, he spent about 17 years as Liberal leader, but served only briefly as Premier.
In 1883, Joly resigned as Liberal leader to make way for Honoré Mercier. He resigned as member of the Legislative Assembly in November 1885.
He added "de Lotbinière" (part of his mother's maiden name) to his name in 1888.
Joly de Lotbinière was once again elected to the federal House of Commons in the 1896 federal election, this time as the member from Portneuf. He served as a federal Cabinet minister from 1897 until he retired in 1900.
He was appointed Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia in 1900 and served until 1906. He died in Quebec City in 1908. With his wife, Margaretta Josepha Gowen (July 25 1837 – August 14 1904), they had 11 children of which 7 reached adulthood. Seymour de Lotbiniere is their grand-son.
Elections as party leader
He won the 1878 election (the Liberals won one fewer seat than the Conservatives but he remained premier with the support of a few Conservatives). He lost the 1881 election.
See also
External links
- "Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.
- Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière – Parliament of Canada biography
- National Assembly biography Template:Fr icon
- His summer estate now a garden-park open to visitors Template:Fr icon
- Lieutenant Governors of British Columbia
- 1829 births
- 1908 deaths
- Canadian Anglicans
- Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
- Canadian knights
- Premiers of Quebec
- Members of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada
- Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada
- Members of the Canadian House of Commons from Quebec
- Liberal Party of Canada MPs
- Quebec Liberal Party MNAs