George-Frederic-Theophile Baillairge
Born	( 1824-10-16 ) 16 October 1824 Quebec City , Lower Canada
Died	7 December 1909 (1909-12-07) (aged 85) Joliette , Quebec
Occupation(s)	civil servant, surveyor, engineer, and author

George-Frederic-Theophile Baillairge (16 October 1824 ? 7 December 1909) was from a family that traced its distinguished roots in Lower Canada to Jean Baillairge . He had a good education, was fluently bilingual and then studied law for a year before deciding on a different career path.

Frederic became a civil servant in 1844, taking a drafting position with the Board of Works, working as an assistant to Frederick Preston Rubidge . He was to be in public works for 46 years. He quickly became a land surveyor and took on translation responsibilities. He wrote extensively for this position, compiling important details of public works history.

As his engineering career progressed he was involved in numerous and diverse public works projects including a number designed by his brother, Charles .

His career is a testament to his technical expertise and the importance of public works in building the prosperity of the country during that era.

Works [ edit ]

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  Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec, Pavillon Charles Baillairge , ancienne prison de Quebec, Quebec, Quebec
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  The old prison of Quebec designed by Francois Baillairge and constructed between 1808 and 1814,

References [ edit ]

• "George-Frederic-Theophile Baillairge" . Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press . 1979?2016.