René Boileau (politician)

René Boileau (October 26, 1754 – July 11, 1831) was a political figure in Lower Canada.

Boileau was elected to the 1st Parliament of Lower Canada for Kent.

Boileau was part of a committee formed in Kent County to oppose the union of Upper and Lower Canada proposed in 1822.

His daughter Emmélie married Timothée Kimber, a physician and one of the Patriote leaders in Chambly County.

His daughter Sophie married Joseph-Toussaint Drolet, who also later served in the legislative assembly.