Jean-Baptiste Angrignon
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Jean-Baptiste Angrignon was a Canadian politician and a City Councillor in Montreal, Quebec.
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[edit] Background
He was born on March 2, 1875 in St-Placide, Quebec, grew up in the Deux-Montagnes, Basses-Laurentides area and was a merchant.
[edit] City Councillor
In 1921, he was elected to the City Council of Montreal for the district of Saint-Paul. He was re-elected in 1924, 1926, 1928, 1930 and 1932. From 1930 to 1932, Angrignon was a Member of Montreal's Executive Committee. He oversaw the development of Angrignon Park on land that belonged to the Crawford family.
He did not run for re-election in 1934.
[edit] Retirement
Angrignon died in Montreal in 1948.
[edit] Honors
The following Montreal landmarks were named to honor Jean-Baptiste Angrignon:
- Angrignon Park (named after him in 1927);
- Angrignon Metro station (completed in 1978);
- Carrefour Angrignon shopping mall (built in 1986).
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| Preceded by The electoral district was established in 1921. |
City Councillor, District of Paul 1921-1934 |
Succeeded by Jules-Arthur Pharand |
