Background
PARENT, Simon Napoleon was born on September 12, 1855. Son of Simon Polycarpe Parent.
PARENT, Simon Napoleon was born on September 12, 1855. Son of Simon Polycarpe Parent.
Studied at Laval University.
Admitted to practise law, 1881. Member Quebec City Council, 1890-1894. Mayor, 1894-1900; elected to Legislature, 1890- 1905.
Minister of Crown Lands, 1897-1900. Premier and Minister of Lands, Mines, and Fisheries, Quebec, 1900-1905. Chairman, Transcontinental Railway Commission. King’s Counsel.
Clubs: Rideau, Laurentian, Garrison, Ottawa.
Spouse 1877, Marie Louise Clara,daughter of Ambroise Gendron.