Joseph Gaudet

Joseph Gaudet (May 10, 1818 – August 4, 1882) was a Quebec farmer and political figure. He represented Nicolet in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative Party of Canada member from 1867 to 1877. He represented Nicolet in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1867 to 1871, and

Joseph Gaudet
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Nicolet
In office 1867–1877
Succeeded by	François-Xavier-Ovide Méthot
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Nicolet
In office 1867–1871
Succeeded by	François-Xavier-Ovide Méthot
Member of the Legislative Council of Quebec for Kennebec
In office 1877–1882
Preceded by	Louis Richard
Succeeded by	Elzéar Gérin
Personal details
Born	(1818-05-10)May 10, 1818 Gentilly, Lower Canada
Died	August 4, 1882(1882-08-04) (aged 64) Gentilly, Quebec
Political party	Conservative

He was born Joseph Godet in Gentilly, Lower Canada in 1818 and became a farmer in that region. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Nicolet in 1858; he was reelected in 1861 and 1863 as a member of the parti bleu. In 1867, he was elected to both the federal and provincial parliaments. He supported the Programme catholique, an election manifesto developed in 1871 with the support of bishop Ignace Bourget and Monsignor Louis-François Laflèche, which led to his support by the Catholic clergy in Quebec. In 1877, he was named to the Legislative Council of Quebec for Kennebec division and he served until his death in Gentilly in 1882.

His son Athanese also later represented Nicolet in the House of Commons.