Honoré Mercier
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Summary
Honoré Mercier was born on October 15, 1840[1], in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu[2]. He died on October 30, 1894[3], in Montreal[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], journalist[7], and newspaper editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,286 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery[10]
- Father: Jean-Baptiste Mercier[11]
- Mother: Marie Catherine Kemner Laflamme[12]
- Child: Honoré Mercier Jr.[13], Éliza Mercier[14], Paul-Émile Mercier[15]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[16]
- Position held: Member of the National Assembly of Quebec[17], Premier of Quebec[18], Bâtonnier du Québec[19], Bâtonnier de Montréal[20], member of the House of Commons of Canada[21]
- Educated at: Collège Sainte-Marie de Montréal[22]
- Award received: honorary doctorate at the Laval University[23], honorary doctor of Fordham University[24], honorary doctor of Georgetown University[25], Person of National Historic Significance[26]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party of Canada[29], Quebec Liberal Party[30]
- Commons category: Honoré Mercier[31]
- Honorific prefix: Monsieur le bâtonnier[32]
- Family name: Mercier[33]
- Given name: Honoré[34]
- Commons gallery: Honoré Mercier[35]
- Work location: Ottawa[36]
- Honorific suffix: King's Counsel[37], Roman count[38]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[39], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[41], English[42]
- Name in native language: Honoré Mercier[43]
- Date of baptism: October 16, 1840[44]
- Candidacy in election: 1872 Canadian federal election[45], 1878 Canadian federal election[46]
- Writing language: French[47], English[48]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[49]
Why It Matters
Honoré Mercier has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Honoré Mercier born?
Honoré Mercier was born in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu[2].
Where did Honoré Mercier die?
Honoré Mercier passed away in Montreal[4].
Who were Honoré Mercier's parents?
Honoré Mercier's father was Jean-Baptiste Mercier[11]. Honoré Mercier's mother was Marie Catherine Kemner Laflamme[12].
What did Honoré Mercier do for work?
Honoré Mercier worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], journalist[7], and newspaper editor[8].
Where did Honoré Mercier go to school?
Honoré Mercier was educated at Collège Sainte-Marie de Montréal[22].
What awards did Honoré Mercier receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate at the Laval University[23], honorary doctor of Fordham University[24], honorary doctor of Georgetown University[25], and Person of National Historic Significance[26].