Maurice Tellier
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Maurice Tellier was a lawyer and political figure in Quebec
. He represented Montcalm
in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec
from 1936 to 1939 and from 1944 to 1962 as a Union Nationale member. Tellier was Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
from 1955 to 1960.
He was born in Joliette, Quebec
, the son of Joseph-Mathias Tellier
and Maria Désilets. Tellier was educated at the Séminaire de Joliette, the Université de Montréal
and in Toronto
, where he articled with C.M. Heclick. He was admitted to the Quebec bar in 1922 and set up practice in Joliette, in partnership with Maurice Majeau, among others. In 1923, Tellier married Éva Bouvier. Tellier ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Quebec assembly as a Conservative in 1935. He was named King's Counsel in 1938. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Quebec assembly in 1939 and in 1962. He was bâtonnier for the Laurentides area from 1957 to 1959.
He died in Montreal at the age of 66 and was buried in Joliette.
His uncle Louis Tellier
was a member of the House of Commons.
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
. He represented Montcalm
Montcalm (provincial electoral district)
Montcalm was a provincial electoral district in the province of Quebec, Canada. Located in the Lanaudière region, Montcalm was formed in 1867 before being merged with Joliette in 1972 to form Joliette-Montcalm....
in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec
Legislative Assembly of Quebec
The Legislative Assembly of Quebec was the name of the lower house of Quebec's legislature until 1968, when it was renamed the National Assembly of Quebec. At the same time, the upper house of the legislature, the Legislative Council, was abolished...
from 1936 to 1939 and from 1944 to 1962 as a Union Nationale member. Tellier was Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
President of the National Assembly of Quebec
The President of the National Assembly of Quebec is the presiding officer of the National Assembly of Quebec, Canada, which is modeled after the Westminster parliamentary system...
from 1955 to 1960.
He was born in Joliette, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, the son of Joseph-Mathias Tellier
Joseph-Mathias Tellier
Sir Joseph-Mathias Tellier was born in Sainte-Mélanie, Quebec, Canada.-Biography:He was a Quebec Conservative Party leader but never premier...
and Maria Désilets. Tellier was educated at the Séminaire de Joliette, the Université de Montréal
Université de Montréal
The Université de Montréal is a public francophone research university in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It comprises thirteen faculties, more than sixty departments and two affiliated schools: the École Polytechnique and HEC Montréal...
and in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, where he articled with C.M. Heclick. He was admitted to the Quebec bar in 1922 and set up practice in Joliette, in partnership with Maurice Majeau, among others. In 1923, Tellier married Éva Bouvier. Tellier ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Quebec assembly as a Conservative in 1935. He was named King's Counsel in 1938. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Quebec assembly in 1939 and in 1962. He was bâtonnier for the Laurentides area from 1957 to 1959.
He died in Montreal at the age of 66 and was buried in Joliette.
His uncle Louis Tellier
Louis Tellier
Louis Tellier was a Canadian lawyer, politician, and judge.-Biography:Born in Berthier-en-Haut, Canada East, the son of Zephirin and Luce Tellier, Tellier completed his classical education at Joliette College in Joliette, Quebec. He studied law with Hon. Louis François Georges Baby, Joliette, and...
was a member of the House of Commons.