Louis Tourville

Louis Tourville (22 February 1831 – 4 November 1896) was a Canadian banker and politician.

Louis Tourville
Member of the Legislative Council of Quebec for Alma
In office 1888–1896
Preceded by	Sévère Rivard
Succeeded by	Trefflé Berthiaume
Personal details
Born	22 February 1831 Montreal, Lower Canada
Died	4 November 1896 (aged 65) Montreal, Quebec
Political party	Liberal
Children	Rodolphe Tourville

Born in Montreal, Lower Canada, Tourville was a founder of the Banque d'Hochelaga in 1873 and was its first president until 1878. In 1888, he was appointed to the Legislative Council of Quebec for the division of Alma. A Liberal he served until his death in Montreal in 1896. His son, Rodolphe Tourville, was also a Quebec politician.[1]

References

1. "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.