Charles-Christophe Malhiot
The Hon. Charles-Christophe Malhiot | |
|---|---|
| Senator for De la Vallière, Quebec | |
| In office October 23, 1867 – November 9, 1874 | |
| Appointed by | Royal Proclamation |
| Succeeded by | Anselme-Homère Pâquet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1808 Verchères, Lower Canada |
| Died | November 9, 1874 (aged 66) Pointe-du-Lac, Quebec |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Alma mater | College of Montreal |
| Occupation | Doctor, Politician |
Charles-Christophe Malhiot (October 11, 1808 – November 9, 1874) was a medical doctor and a member of the Senate of Canada from 1867 until his death.
He was born in Verchères in Lower Canada, the son of François-Xavier Malhiot, the seigneur of Verchères. He studied medicine and settled at Yamachiche. In 1835, he married Julie-Éliza Montour, the daughter of Nicholas Montour, Seigneur of Pointe-du-Lac. He was mayor of Pointe-du-Lac from 1859 to 1864. In 1862, he was elected for a six-year term to the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada representing Shawinigan. After Confederation, he was appointed to the Senate as a member of the Liberal Party.
He died at Pointe-du-Lac in 1874.
References[edit]
- "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
- "Charles-Christophe Malhiot". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.
- Charles-Christophe Malhiot – Parliament of Canada biography