Charles Avila Séguin Explained

Charles Avila Séguin
Office:Ontario MPP
Term:1929–1934
Predecessor:Aurélien Bélanger
Successor:Arthur Desrosiers
Constituency:Russell
Party:Conservative
Birth Date:7 August 1883
Birth Place:Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Death Place:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Profession:Lawyer
Spouse:Germaine Nantel

Charles Avila Séguin (August 7, 1883  - December 9, 1965) was an Ontario lawyer and political figure. He represented Russell in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1929 to 1934.

Background

Charles Avila Séguin was born in Montreal, Quebec, on August 7, 1883, and studied at the University of Ottawa and Osgoode Hall Law School.[1] In 1912, he married Germaine, the daughter of Wilfrid Bruno Nantel, who was a federal cabinet minister.[1]

Politics

He ran unsuccessfully against Aurélien Bélanger in 1926 before being elected in 1929, defeating Bélanger. In 1928, he was named King's Counsel. In 1940, Séguin ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in Ottawa East.

He died in Ottawa, December 9, 1965.[2]

References

Notes and References

  1. Book: Leonard, John William. Who's Who in Jurisprudence. 1925. John W. Leonard Corporation. Brooklyn, New York. 1151784139. 1268.
  2. News: Seguin, Charles-Avila, Q.C. . . 38 . 1965-12-10 . 2020-07-10 . Newspapers.com.