Honoré Mercier

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.

Occupation

politician, lawyer, journalist, newspaper editor

Position held

Member of the National Assembly of Quebec, Premier of Quebec, Member of the National Assembly of Quebec, Bâtonnier du Québec

Citizenship

Canada

Born

October 15, 1840

Died

October 30, 1894