Damase Parizeau
Damase Parizeau (1841 – October 23, 1915) was a farmer, carpenter, lumber merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Montréal division no. 3 in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1892 to 1897 as a Conservative. His name also appears as Damase Dalpé dit Parizeau.
Damase Parizeau | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Montréal division no. 3 | |
| In office 1892–1897 | |
| Preceded by | Henri-Benjamin Rainville |
| Succeeded by | Henri-Benjamin Rainville |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1841 Boucherville, Canada East |
| Died | October 23, 1915 Montreal, Quebec |
| Resting place | Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Relations | Jacques Parizeau, great-grandson |
He was born in Boucherville, Canada East, the son of Antoine Dalpé dit Parizeau and Aglaée Myette, and was educated there. In 1864, Parizeau married Marie-Geneviève Chartrand. He was president of the Workmen's Benefit Association. Parizeau helped found the Chambre de commerce in Montreal for French-speaking businessmen in the city in 1886 and served as its president. He also served as president of the agricultural society for Chambly County. He was defeated by Henri-Benjamin Rainville when he ran for reelection in 1897. He died in Montreal at the age of 74 and was buried in the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery.