Jacques Viger

former mayor of Montreal, Quebec (1833-1836)
Person human Q529604
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Jacques Viger

Summary

Jacques Viger is a human[1]. He was born in Montreal[2]. He was born on May 7, 1787[3]. He passed away in Montreal[4]. He died on December 12, 1858[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], historian[8], journalist[9], and civil servant[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Montreal[2], Jacques Viger…
  • Jacques Viger passed away in Montreal[4].
  • Jacques Viger was born on May 7, 1787[3].
  • Jacques Viger died on December 12, 1858[5].
  • Jacques Viger's father was Jacques Viger[12].
  • Jacques Viger held citizenship in Canada[13].
  • Jacques Viger worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Jacques Viger's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Jacques Viger's professions included historian[8].
  • Jacques Viger worked as a journalist[9].
  • Jacques Viger's professions included civil servant[10].
  • Jacques Viger's professions included politician[14].
  • Jacques Viger held the position of Mayor of Montreal[15].
  • Jacques Viger's education included a stint at Collège de Montréal[16].
  • Jacques Viger received the Order of St. Gregory the Great[17].
  • Jacques Viger's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Jacques Viger is recorded as male[19].
  • Jacques Viger's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jacques Viger was affiliated with the independent politician[21].
  • Jacques Viger's Commons category is recorded as Jacques Viger (1787–1858)[22].
  • Jacques Viger's family name is recorded as Viger[23].
  • Jacques Viger's given name is recorded as Jacques[24].
  • Jacques Viger's Commons gallery is recorded as Jacques Viger[25].
  • Jacques Viger's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Jacques Viger's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jacques Viger was born in Montreal[2]. He was born on May 7, 1787[3]. His father was he[12].

Education

Jacques Viger's education included a stint at Collège de Montréal[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], historian[8], journalist[9], civil servant[10], and politician[14]. Jacques Viger held the position of Mayor of Montreal[15].

Recognition

Jacques Viger received the Order of St. Gregory the Great[17].

Personal Life

Jacques Viger's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[21].

Death and Burial

Jacques Viger died on December 12, 1858[5]. He died in Montreal[4].

Why It Matters

Jacques Viger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Jacques Viger born?

Born in Montreal[2], Jacques Viger…

Where did Jacques Viger die?

Jacques Viger passed away in Montreal[4].

Who were Jacques Viger's parents?

Jacques Viger's father was Jacques Viger[12].

What did Jacques Viger do for work?

Jacques Viger worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], historian[8], journalist[9], and civil servant[10].

Where did Jacques Viger go to school?

Jacques Viger was educated at Collège de Montréal[16].

What awards did Jacques Viger receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Gregory the Great[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00435124
    Occupation anthropologist, archaeologist, historian +3
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32116|batch #32116]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (29)"
  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00435124
    Educated at Collège de Montréal
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Family name Viger
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30850|batch #30850]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (6)"
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