Édouard H. Léger

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Édouard H. Léger (April 23, 1866 – August 8, 1892) was a physician and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Kent in the House of Commons of Canada from 1890 to 1892 as a Conservative member.

Édouard H. Léger
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Kent
In office
1890–1892
Preceded byPierre-Amand Landry
Succeeded byGeorge Valentine McInerney
Personal details
Born(1866-04-23)April 23, 1866
Grande-Digue, New Brunswick
DiedAugust 8, 1892(1892-08-08) (aged 26)
Political partyConservative
Relations1

He was born in Grande-Digue, New Brunswick, son of Hypolite Léger. He taught at a school for one year before continuing his education at St. Joseph's College in Memramcook. In 1888, he graduated with an M.D. from the Detroit Medical College. Later that year, he married Élise Michaud. Léger was first elected to the House of Commons in an 1890 by-election held after Pierre-Amand Landry resigned his seat to accept an appointment as judge. He died in office at the age of 26.

Electoral record

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1891 Canadian federal election: Kent
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Édouard H. Léger 1,722 63.0 +7.5
Liberal Olivier J. Leblanc 1,011 37.0 -7.5

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