Sophie Masson (philanthropist)
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Portrait of Sophie Masson, by Théophile Hamel, in 1855 | |
| Born | October 6, 1798 |
| Died | November 30, 1882 (aged 84) |
| Occupation(s) | Lady, patron, industrialist, philanthropist |
| Spouse | Joseph Masson |
| Children | 12 (including Louis-Rodrigue Masson and Isidore-Édouard-Candide Masson |
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Marie-Geneviève-Sophie Masson (née Raymond; October 6, 1798 – November 30, 1882) was a Canadian philanthropist and aristocrat from Quebec who served as seigneuress of Terrebonne from 1847 to 1883.
The Sophie Masson Bridge between Laval and Terrebonne, and Sophie Masson Park in Terrebonne, bear her name.