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Jun 07, 1764 Died on 02 May 1817 (aged 52)
Canadian politician
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About Pierre Brehaut
- Pierre Brehaut (June 7, 1764 – May 2, 1817) was a businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
- He represented Quebec County in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1814 to 1817.
- He was also known as Peter Brehaut. He was born in Guernsey, the son of Pierre Brehaut and Marie Todevin, and came to Quebec City around 1788.
- He found work there as a cooper for Louis Dunière, later going into business on his own.
- In 1792, he married Thérèse Bellenoy.
- In 1800, Brehaut purchased river-front property from Dunière which included a wharf and warehouses; he established a wholesale business, trading mainly in grain, wine and spirits.
- In 1816, he purchased the Cape Diamond Brewery from Thomas Dunn.
- Brehaut died in office at Quebec City at the age of 52.
