Victor Gladu

Victor Gladu
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Yamaska
In office
1886–1897
Preceded by Jonathan Saxton Campbell Würtele
Succeeded by Albéric-Archie Mondou
In office
November 16, 1897 – December 1, 1897
Preceded by Albéric-Archie Mondou
Succeeded by Jules Allard
Personal details
Born (1844-04-16)April 16, 1844
Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, Canada East
Died December 1, 1897(1897-12-01) (aged 53)
Saint-François-du-Lac, Quebec
Political party Liberal
Children Joseph Ernest Oscar Gladu

Victor Gladu (April 16, 1844 – December 1, 1897) was a notary and political figure in Quebec. He represented Yamaska in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1886 to 1897 as a Liberal.

He was born in Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, Canada East, the son of notary Victor Gladu and Adée Perrin, and was educated at the Jesuit College in Montreal. Pilon articled as a notary with Félix Geoffrion, qualified to practise in 1886 and set up practice in Saint-François-du-Lac.In 1868, he married Marie Gill. He was a real estate agent for John Joseph Caldwell Abbott. Gladu was secretary-treasurer for the Agricultural Society for Yamaska County. He also served as mayor of Saint-François-du-Lac and warden for the county. Gladu ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Quebec assembly in 1881 and for a seat in the House of Commons in 1882. He was defeated in the general election in 1897, losing to Albéric-Archie Mondou, then won the by-election held later that year. Pilon died in office at Saint-François-du-Lac at the age of 53.

His son Joseph-Ernest-Oscar served in the Canadian House of Commons.

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