Joseph-Rosaire Thibaudeau
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Joseph-Rosaire Thibaudeau (October 1, 1837 – June 16, 1909) was a Quebec businessman and political figure. He was a Liberal member of the Senate of Canada for Rigaud division from 1878 to 1909.
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The Hon. Joseph-Rosaire Thibaudeau | |
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Senator for Rigaud, Quebec | |
In office 1878–1909 | |
Appointed by | Alexander Mackenzie |
Preceded by | Charles Wilson |
Succeeded by | Arthur Boyer |
Personal details | |
Born | (1837-10-01)October 1, 1837 Cap-Santé, Lower Canada |
Died | June 16, 1909(1909-06-16) (aged 71) |
Political party | Liberal |
Relations | Isidore Thibaudeau, brother Alfred Thibaudeau, nephew |
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He was born at Cap-Santé, Lower Canada in 1837. Thibaudeau operated the Montreal branch of his older brother Isidore's company until 1895.[1] In 1890, he was named sheriff for the city of Montreal. He was also president of the electric company and vice-president of the telephone company.
Thibaudeau was a member of the first Board of directors, Bell Telephone Company of Canada (Bell Canada) in 1880, and Northern Electric and Manufacturing Company Limited (Nortel).[2]
His nephew Alfred Thibaudeau also served in the Canadian senate.