Pierre-Julien Leclair

Pierre-Julien Leclair
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Terrebonne
In office 1893–1896
Preceded by	Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau
Succeeded by	Léon Adolphe Chauvin
Personal details
Born	September 16, 1860 Sainte-Thérèse, Canada East
Died	May 10, 1897 (aged 36)
Political party	Conservative

Pierre-Julien Leclair (September 16, 1860 – May 10, 1897^[1]) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Sainte-Thérèse, Canada East, he was educated at the College of Ste. Therese and studied law in Université Laval, graduating with the degree of LL.B. After studying law in the office of De Lorimier & De Lorirnier, he was admitted to the practice of law in July 1883. He later became a partner in the firm Auge, Leclair & Chaffers. He was acclaimed as the Conservative candidate to the Canadian House of Commons in an 1893 by-election for the riding of Terrebonne. He did not run in the 1896 election.

References

• The Canadian album : men of Canada; or, Success by example, in religion, patriotism, business, law, medicine, education and agriculture; containing portraits of some of Canada's chief business men, statesmen, farmers, men of the learned professions, and others; also, an authentic sketch of their lives; object lessons for the present generation and examples to posterity (Volume 2) (1891-1896)

1. Pierre-Julien Leclair – Parliament of Canada biography