Honoré Mercier
Honoré Mercier was a Canadian lawyer, journalist and politician in Quebec. He was the ninth premier of Quebec from January 27, 1887, to December 21, 1891, as leader of the Parti National or Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ). He rose to power by mobilizing the Francophone opposition to the execution of Louis Riel, denouncing it as a betrayal by John A.
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- Born in
- Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- Educated at
- Collège Sainte-Marie de Montréal
- Awards
- 🏆 Person of National Historic Significance🏆 honorary doctorate at the Laval University🏆 honorary doctor of Georgetown University🏆 honorary doctor of Fordham University
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Trending topics shown first"This province of Quebec is catholic and French and shall remain catholic and French. All the while asserting our friendship and our respect for the representatives of the other races and religions, al…"
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1840
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Birth1894
Died
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