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Honoré Mercier, premier of Quebec

Honoré Mercier, around 1880 (J.-E. Livernois). Honoré Mercier · Jules-Ernest Livernois · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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Honoré Mercier, a lawyer and orator from Saint-Hyacinthe, led the Parti national formed in 1885 by Liberals and Conservatives outraged by the Riel affair. As premier of Quebec from 1887 to 1891 he encouraged agricultural settlement, convened the first conference of premiers and fiercely defended provincial autonomy.

Scope & context

Mercier as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Honoré Mercier National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text