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François Dauphinais

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François Dauphinais
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François Genthon dit Dauphinais (January 1, 1815[1] February 15, 1889[2]) was a political figure in Manitoba of Métis descent. He served as a member of the Provisional Government of Assiniboia and was a member of the Legislative Council of Manitoba from 1871 to 1876.[1]

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The son of Michel Genthon dit Dauphinais and Victorie Ouellette, he represented St. François Xavier at the 1869 convention and served as vice-president of the Provisional Government under Louis Riel. He was arrested by Garnet Wolseley's troops in 1870.[1]

Dauphinais was married twice: first to Françoise Paul and then, in 1882, to Marguerite Morin.[1]

He died in St. John, North Dakota, at the age of 74.[2]

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