Background
He was born on March 19, 1861 in Grondines, Quebec, Canada.
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He was born on March 19, 1861 in Grondines, Quebec, Canada.
He was educated at Laval University.
After graduation Gouin was admitted to the bar in 1884. Practicing in Montreal, he early achieved a reputation as an outstanding lawyer. He was a member of the Quebec legislative assembly from 1897 till 1920, and from 1905 to 1920 was prime minister and attorney general.
From 1921 to 1925 Gouin was a member of the Canadian House of Commons, and from 1921 to 1924 served as minister of justice.
He became lieutenant governor of Quebec shortly before his death.
Gouin was knighted in 1908. He was a singularly devoted public official.
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On May 24, 1888, he married Éliza Mercier, daughter of Honoré Mercier. Their son, Paul Gouin, later led the Action libérale nationale party.