Jean-Olivier Arcand [SEP] country of citizenship
Jean-Olivier Arcand
Jean-Olivier Arcand (July 22, 1793 – November 14, 1875) was a land surveyor and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented Hampshire in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1822 to 1824.
He was born in Deschambault, the son of Joseph Arcand dit Boulard and Marie-Louise Delisle, and was educated at the Séminaire de Nicolet. He served as an officer in the militia during the War of 1812. Arcand received his commission as a surveyor in 1821 and settled
Arcand
Arcand is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Adrien Arcand (1899–1967), Canadian far-right politician
- Denys Arcand (b. 1941), Canadian film director, producer and screenwriter
- Gabriel Arcand (b. 1949), Canadian actor, brother of Denys Arcand
- Jean-Louis Arcand, Canadian economist
- Jean-Olivier Arcand (1793–1875), Canadian political figure
- Nelly Arcan (1973–2009), Canadian novelist
- Paul Arcand (b. 1960),