Joseph Masson
Joseph Masson (January 5, 1791 – May 15, 1847) was a Canadian businessman, who is considered the first French Canadian millionaire.
Joseph Masson | |
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| Born | January 5, 1791 Saint-Eustache, Lower Canada |
| Died | May 15, 1847 (aged 56) Terrebonne, Canada |
| Occupation | Business |
| Known for | First French Canadian millionaire |
Seigneur of Terrebonne, Quebec, president of Masson societies, president of the City Gas, he was also vice-president of the Banque de Montréal, president of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society of Montreal, and member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada.
He was a major Canadian businessman in the 1830 years, and he is a member of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.
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