Albert Allard
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Albert Allard (1860 – May 1, 1941) was a Canadian politician and store owner. He was elected in 1910 as a Member of the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of the City of Ottawa, Ontario, and a member of the Liberal Party. He served for only 1 year, 7 months and 22 days.[2]
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for City of Ottawa, Preceded by ...
Albert Allard | |
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Member of Parliament for City of Ottawa | |
In office 1910–1911 | |
Preceded by | Harold B. McGiverin |
Succeeded by | Alfred Ernest Fripp |
Personal details | |
Born | 1860 Montreal, Canada East |
Died | May 1, 1941(1941-05-01) (aged 80–81) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada[1] |
Political party | Liberal |
Profession | store owner |
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Born in Montreal, Canada East, the son of Jean-Baptiste Allard, he was educated at the Notre-Dame School of the Brothers of Christian Schools and came to Ottawa in 1872. He first worked as a grocery clerk, later becoming head of a wholesale grocery company. In 1885, he married Matilde Roberge.[1] Allard was elected to the House of Commons in a 1910 by-election held after Wilfrid Laurier resigned his seat.[2]