Christophe-Alphonse Geoffrion

Christophe-Alphonse Geoffrion, PC (November 23, 1843 – July 18, 1899) was a Canadian lawyer, professor, and politician.

The Hon.
Christophe-Alphonse Geoffrion
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Verchères
In office
1895–1896
Preceded byFélix Geoffrion
Succeeded byThe electoral district was abolished in 1892.
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Chambly—Verchères
In office
1896–1899
Preceded byThe electoral district was created in 1893.
Succeeded byVictor Geoffrion
Personal details
Born(1843-11-23)November 23, 1843
Varennes, Canada East
DiedJuly 18, 1899(1899-07-18) (aged 55)
Dorion, Quebec
Political partyLiberal
SpouseEulalie Dorion
RelationsFélix Geoffrion, brother
Victor Geoffrion, brother
CabinetMinister Without Portfolio (1896-1899)

Born in Varennes, Canada East, the son of Félix Geoffrion and Catherine Brodeur, he was the brother of Félix Geoffrion, a notary and politician. He graduated with a Bachelor of Civil Law degree from McGill College in 1866 and was called to the bar in 1866. A practicing lawyer, he also taught at McGill. When his brother died in 1894, he was acclaimed in the resulting 1895 by-election in the riding of Verchères. From 1896 to 1899, he was a Minister without Portfolio in the cabinet of Wilfrid Laurier. He died while in office in 1899. His brother, Victor Geoffrion was acclaimed to the seat after his death.

References

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  • Christophe-Alphonse Geoffrion – Parliament of Canada biography
  • "Christophe-Alphonse Geoffrion". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.