Timothée Franchère
Timothée Franchère | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Rouville | |
| In office 1843–1847 | |
| Preceded by | William Walker |
| Succeeded by | Pierre Davignon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1791 |
| Died | October 5, 1849 (approximately 59 years old) Saint-Mathias, Canada East, Province of Canada |
| Political party | French-Canadian Group |
| Spouse | Louise-Eugénie Faribault |
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| Children | 5 surviving at his death |
| Occupation | Merchant; Canal commissioner |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Britain |
| Branch/service | Lower Canada militia |
| Years of service | 1812 to 1815 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1st Battalion, Rouville Militia |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Timothée Franchère (c. 1791 – October 5, 1849) was a Canadien businessman and political figure in Lower Canada and then the Province of Canada. He participated in the Lower Canada Rebellion in 1837 and fled temporarily to the United States. Later, he was twice elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada, sitting as a member of the French-Canadian Group.