Pierre Boucher

French settler, soldier, official and governor in New France (Canada)
Person human Q3384112
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Pierre Boucher

Summary

Pierre Boucher is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mortagne-au-Perche[2]. He was born on August 1, 1622[3]. He died in Boucherville[4]. He died on April 19, 1717[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], military personnel[7], and civil servant[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Boucher was born in Mortagne-au-Perche[2].
  • Pierre Boucher passed away in Boucherville[4].
  • Pierre Boucher was born on August 1, 1622[3].
  • Pierre Boucher died on April 19, 1717[5].
  • Burial took place at Boucherville[10].
  • Pierre Boucher's father was Gaspard Boucher[11].
  • Pierre Boucher's mother was Nicole Lemaire[12].
  • Among Pierre Boucher's spouses was Q133891449[13].
  • Pierre Boucher was married to Q133891316[14].
  • A child of Pierre Boucher was Pierre Boucher, seigneur de Boucherville[15].
  • A child of Pierre Boucher was Geneviève Boucher[16].
  • A child of Pierre Boucher was Madeleine Boucher[17].
  • A child of Pierre Boucher was Q131460581[18].
  • A child of Pierre Boucher was Marie-Ursule Boucher de Boucherville[19].
  • A child of Pierre Boucher was Q134538735[20].
  • Pierre Boucher held citizenship in France[21].
  • Pierre Boucher worked as an explorer[6].
  • Pierre Boucher's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Pierre Boucher worked as a civil servant[8].
  • Pierre Boucher received the designated historic person[22].
  • Pierre Boucher received the Person of National Historic Significance[23].
  • Pierre Boucher is recorded as male[24].
  • Pierre Boucher's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Pierre Boucher's Commons category is recorded as Pierre Boucher[26].
  • Pierre Boucher's archives at is recorded as Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Pierre Boucher was born in Mortagne-au-Perche[2]. He was born on August 1, 1622[3]. His father was Gaspard Boucher[11]. His mother was Nicole Lemaire[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], military personnel[7], and civil servant[8].

Recognition

Awards received include designated historic person[22], an award[28], in Canada[29] and Person of National Historic Significance[23], an award[30], in Canada[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Q133891449[13], 1584–1649[32] and Q133891316[14], 1636–1727[33]. Children include Pierre Boucher, seigneur de Boucherville[15], 1653–1740[34]; Geneviève Boucher[16], a nun[35], 1676–1766[36], of Canada[37]; Madeleine Boucher[17], 1661–1739[38]; Q131460581[18], 1668–1742[39]; Marie-Ursule Boucher de Boucherville[19], 1655–1733[40]; and Q134538735[20].

Death and Burial

Pierre Boucher died on April 19, 1717[5]. He passed away in Boucherville[4]. He is buried at Boucherville[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Pierre Boucher include Boucherville[41], a city or town of Quebec[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1667[44].

Why It Matters

Pierre Boucher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Boucherville[41], a city or town of Quebec[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1667[44].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Boucher born?

Born in Mortagne-au-Perche[2], Pierre Boucher…

Where did Pierre Boucher die?

Pierre Boucher died in Boucherville[4].

Who were Pierre Boucher's parents?

Pierre Boucher's father was Gaspard Boucher[11]. Pierre Boucher's mother was Nicole Lemaire[12].

Who was Pierre Boucher married to?

Pierre Boucher's spouses include Q133891449[13] and Q133891316[14].

What did Pierre Boucher do for work?

Pierre Boucher worked as explorer[6], military personnel[7], and civil servant[8].

What awards did Pierre Boucher receive?

Honors received include designated historic person[22] and Person of National Historic Significance[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation explorer, military personnel, civil servant
    Archives at Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
    Country of citizenship France
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