Plamondon, Marc Aurèle

   Born in Quebec, 1823. Educated at the Quebec Seminary. In 1846 called to the bar, and practised for many years in Quebec, achieving success in the criminal courts. In his early years closely connected with newspapers published in the Liberal interests, among others the Artisan; also established Le Menestre and the Courrier Commercial. In 1855 founded Le National, for several years one of the leading organs of the Reform party in Lower Canada. In 1874 appointed a puisne judge of the Supreme Court of Quebec. In 1896 the members of the profession in Quebec celebrated the 50th anniversary of his call to the bar. Retired from the bench, November, 1897.

   Index: C One of the leaders of the Quebec Liberals, 24.

   Bib.: Morgan, Can. Men.