Octave Magnan

Octave Magnan (April 23, 1836 – May 7, 1921) was a former farmer and political figure in Quebec. He represented Montcalm in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1878 to 1881 and from 1892 to 1897 as a Conservative.

Octave Magnan
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Montcalm
In office 1878–1881
Preceded by	Louis-Gustave Martin
Succeeded by	Jean-Baptiste-Trefflé Richard
In office 1892–1897
Preceded by	Joseph-Alcide Martin
Succeeded by	Pierre-Julien-Léonidas Bissonnette
Personal details
Born	(1836-04-23)April 23, 1836 Saint-Jacques, Lower Canada
Died	May 7, 1921(1921-05-07) (aged 85) Saint-Jacques, Quebec
Political party	Conservative

He was born in Saint-Jacques, Lower Canada, the son of Gabriel Magnan and Rosalie Brouillet, and was educated at Saint-Alexis. In 1858, he married Odile Duval at Saint-Alexis. He ran unsuccessfully for the Quebec assembly seat in Montcalm in an 1874 by-election. He was elected in 1878 and defeated by Jean-Baptiste-Trefflé Richard when he ran for reelection in 1881. Magnan was elected again in 1892 and defeated by Pierre-Julien-Léonidas Bissonnette in 1897. He also ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in 1882 and 1891. He died in Saint-Jacques at the age of 85.