François-Xavier Berlinguet (4 December 1830 – 3 August 1916) was a Canadian wood-carver, engineer, and architect.

François-Xavier Berlinguet had studied wood-carving and its architectural applications with his father while growing up in the Quebec City area. His father had trained with Louis Quévillon

Louis Quévillon

-Biography:Quévillon was active in the wood carving and contracting of many religious architectural projects. The Montreal region was largely where he was active and he dominated this market for over 20 years. His large workshop often had 15 or more apprentices and master craftsmen who work on...

. He studied architecture with Thomas Baillairgé

Thomas Baillairgé

Thomas Baillairgé was both a wood carver and architect, following the tradition of the family. He was the son of François Baillairgé and the grandson of Jean Baillairgé, both men being termed architects under the definition of the time...

 and also Charles Baillairgé

Charles Baillairgé

Charles Baillairgé was an architect, land surveyor, civil engineer, and an author.He was from a long line of sculptors, painters, and architects that began with his great grandfather, Jean Baillairgé....

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Berlinguet's engineering importance became recognized when, in 1870, he began building a large section of the Intercolonial Railway.

François-Xavier's career in construction covered nearly sixty years. In architectural pursuits his design work was important, varied and substantial.