Joseph-Rosaire Thibaudeau
Joseph-Rosaire Thibaudeau (October 1, 1837 – June 16, 1909) was a Quebec businessman and political figure. He was a Liberal member of the Senate of Canada for Rigaud division from 1878 to 1909.
The Hon. Joseph-Rosaire Thibaudeau | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Rigaud, Quebec | |
| In office 1878–1909 | |
| Appointed by | Alexander Mackenzie |
| Preceded by | Charles Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Boyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1837 Cap-Santé, Lower Canada |
| Died | June 16, 1909 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Relations | Isidore Thibaudeau, brother Alfred Thibaudeau, nephew |
He was born at Cap-Santé, Lower Canada in 1837. Thibaudeau operated the Montreal branch of his older brother Isidore's company until 1895. In 1890, he was named sheriff for the city of Montreal. He was also president of the electric company and vice-president of the telephone company.
Thibaudeau was a member of the first Board of directors, Bell Telephone Company of Canada (Bell Canada) in 1880, and Northern Electric and Manufacturing Company Limited (Nortel).
His nephew Alfred Thibaudeau also served in the Canadian senate.
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