La Banque du Peuple
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La Banque du Peuple was a Canadian bank based in Montreal, active from 1835 to 1895.
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Native name | La Banque du Peuple |
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Formerly | Viger, DeWitt et Compagnie |
Company type | Private company |
Industry | Banking |
Founded | 1835 (1835) in Montreal |
Founder | Jacob De Witt and Louis-Michel Viger |
Defunct | 1895 (1895) |
Fate | Collapsed after making large unsecured loans |
Headquarters | , |
Area served | Montreal |
Key people | J. S. Bousquet (Cashier that initiated the collapse of the bank) |
Products | Banking services, loans |
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