François Bourassa

François Bourassa (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa buʁasa]; June 5, 1813 – May 13, 1898) was a Quebec farmer and political figure.

He represented Saint-Jean in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1896.

He took part in the Lower Canada Rebellion, was arrested but later released and later served as captain in the local militia.

He settled at Saint-Jean and represented the town on the council for Chambly County.

In 1854, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Saint-Jean as a member of the parti rouge; he served under the Canadian Confederation, when he was elected to the federal parliament, although he opposed confederation.