Rodolphe Monty (November 30, 1874 – December 1, 1928) was a

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politician.

Early life

Born in

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, Monty was educated in law at

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and

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. He was called to the Bar of Quebec in 1897 and was created a

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in 1909.

Political career

In September 1921, Monty was appointed

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in the cabinet of

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. A

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, he was defeated in the 1921 federal election in the riding of Beauharnois. He was also defeated in the riding of

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in the 1925 election.

Electoral History

References

* 1874 births 1928 deaths Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942) candidates for the Canadian House of Commons Members of the King's Privy Council for Canada Canadian King's Counsel McGill University alumni {{Quebec-politician-stub