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Canadian politician For the Yukon Gold Commissioner, see F.X. Gosselin.

François Gosselin
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Iberville
In office
1890–1906
Preceded byGeorges Duhamel
Succeeded byJoseph-Aldéric Benoit
Member of the Legislative Council of Quebec for Rougemont
In office
1906–1909
Preceded byGédéon Ouimet
Succeeded byErnest Choquette
Personal details
Born(1837-11-13)November 13, 1837
Saint-Athanase, Lower Canada
DiedApril 9, 1909(1909-04-09) (aged 71)
Saint-Alexandre, Quebec
Political partyLiberal
RelationsJoseph-Jean-Baptiste Gosselin, brother

François Gosselin (November 13, 1837 – April 9, 1909) was a merchant, farmer and political figure in Quebec. He represented Iberville in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1890 to 1906 as a Liberal.

He was born in Saint-Athanase, Lower Canada, the son of François Gosselin and Onésime Nadeau. He lived in Saint-Alexandre. Gosselin was president of the Banque de Saint-Jean. In 1861, he married Mélanie Manie. He was mayor of Saint-Alexandre from 1862 to 1865 and also served as school trustee.

In 1906, he was named to the Legislative Council of Quebec for Rougemont division. Gosselin died in office in Saint-Alexandre at the age of 71.

His brother Joseph-Jean-Baptiste also served in the Quebec assembly.

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