Jean-Louis Beaudry
Businessman & 11th Mayor of Montreal

Born
1809
216 years ago
Died
June 25th, 1886
138 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as the 11th Mayor of Montreal from 1874 to 1878. Undertook initiatives to improve municipal services and infrastructure during the mayoralty. Engaged in business activities that contributed to the local economy. Played a significant role in local politics and governance in the 19th century.
Served as the 11th Mayor of Montreal
Promoted urban development initiatives
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