Sainte-Béatrix, Quebec
Introduction '''Sainte-Béatrix''' is a municipality in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Matawinie Regional County Municipality.
History In 1736, Lord Jean d'Ailleboust d'Argenteuil receives a lordship that will bear his name. It won't be until 1864 that the municipality of Sainte-Béatrix be officially created by splitting away from the municipality of Sainte-Mélanie. Louise-Amélie Panet and her husband William Bent Berczy are considered to be the founders of Sainte-Béatrix.
Demographics ===Population===Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 1041 (total dwellings: 1300)===Language===Mother tongue:* English as first language: 2.3%* French as first language: 95.1%* English and French as first language: 0.9%* Other as first language: 1.4%
Education Commission scolaire des Samares operates francophone public schools, including:* École PanetThe Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates anglophone public schools, including:* Joliette Elementary School in Saint-Charles-Borromée* Joliette High School in Joliette
Notable people Canadian artist Céline Boucher was born in Sainte-Béatrix.
See also *List of municipalities in Quebec
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