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Honoré Mercier

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Canadian politician (1840-1894)

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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).

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Paul Chevré's Honoré Mercier sculpture in front of Parliament Building (Quebec)Paul Chevré's Honoré Mercier sculpture in front of Parliament Building (Quebec)

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1890honorary doctorate at the Laval University
honorary doctor of Fordham University
honorary doctor of Georgetown University
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Suzanne FarrellAlso won honorary doctor of Georgetown UniversityAngelo Dell'AcquaAlso won honorary doctor of Fordham UniversityEdmund Aloysius WalshAlso won honorary doctor of Georgetown UniversityFrancis Patrick GarvanAlso won honorary doctor of Fordham UniversityCynthia OzickAlso won honorary doctor of Georgetown UniversityBernard BailynAlso won honorary doctor of Fordham University

About this person

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. Macdonald's Conservative government.

Country
Canada
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Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1840 to 1894 · aged 54
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