Arthur Lesieur Desaulniers | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Champlain | |
| In office 1917–1930 | |
| Preceded by | Pierre Édouard Blondin |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Louis Baribeau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1873 Louiseville, Quebec |
| Died | July 16, 1954 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Liberal |
Arthur Lesieur Desaulniers (February 9, 1873 – July 16, 1954) was a merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Champlain in the House of Commons of Canada from 1917 to 1930 as a Liberal.[1]
He was born in Louiseville, Quebec, the son of Alexis Lesieur Desaulniers and Oliva Pichette. In 1896, he married Hélène Gariépy. He was mayor of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade from 1913 to 1919 and was warden for Champlain County in 1917. Desaulniers was defeated by Jean-Louis Baribeau when he ran for reelection in 1930. He died in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade at the age of 81.[2]