Fabien Boisvert (June 21, 1839 – November 12, 1897) was a politician, land surveyor and farmer. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in an 1888 by-election as an independent Conservative-affiliated Member to represent the riding of Nicolet after the death of Athanase Gaudet. He was re-elected in 1896.

Fabien Boisvert
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Nicolet
In office
1888–1896
Preceded byAthanase Gaudet
Succeeded byJoseph Hector Leduc
Personal details
BornJune 21, 1839
Bécancour, Lower Canada
DiedNovember 12, 1897
Unknown
NationalityBritish subject
Political partyIndependent Conservative Party
SpouseMarie Philomene Hamel
Occupationfarmer

He was the son of Dominique Boisvert and was educated at the Séminaire de Nicolet. In 1867, he married Marie Philomene Hamel. Boisvert also served as president of the local school board. He died in office at the age of 58.

By-election on 17 July 1888
Party Candidate Votes
Independent Conservative Fabien Boisvert 1,582
Unknown Archambault 1,469

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