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Sir Adolphe Chapleau, premier of Quebec

Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau, about 1890. Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau, vers 1890 · Aegidius Fauteux · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau, born at Sainte-Thérèse-de-Blainville, was one of 19th-century Quebec’s most prominent figures. A noted criminal lawyer who supported Métis rights, he defended Ambroise-Dydime Lépine at his 1874 trial at Fort Garry. He was premier of Quebec (1879–82), a federal cabinet minister (1882–92) and Lieutenant Governor of Quebec (1892–97), and spoke for Montréal during a key period of its growth.

Scope & context

Chapleau as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Sir Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text