the Reform candidate. At the age of 61, Cuvillier accepted that his political career was over. Later life and death Following his political career, Cuvillier returned in full force to his business interests, now operating as Cuvillier & Sons, until his death from typhus in 1849. He was buried at Notre-Dame the day after his death. In 1969, Cuvillier was designated as a National Historic Person by the federal government, recognising his forty years of public service and his substantial contributions to the business community of Montreal. References 1779 births 1849 deaths Members of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from Canada East Politicians from Quebec City French Quebecers Canadian auctioneers Canadian Militia officers Battle of the Châteaugay veterans Persons of National Historic Significance (Canada) Pre-Confederation Canadian businesspeople Businesspeople from Montreal Directors of Bank of Montreal Collège Saint-Raphaël alumni