Personnage historique national d'Honoré Mercier, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec
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Personnage historique national d'Honoré Mercier, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec // Mercier, Honoré National Historic Person
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
Waymark Code: WM147RQ
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 05/09/2021
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Plaque existante: 2531, rue Girouard Ouest, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec
Cet habile avocat, orateur, journaliste et homme d’État commence sa carrière ici, à Saint-Hyacinthe. Élu à la Chambre des communes en 1872, Honoré Mercier devient député à l’Assemblée législative en 1879 et chef des libéraux provinciaux en 1883. En 1885, il rassemble une coalition de libéraux et de conservateurs dissidents, indignés par l’affaire Riel, au sein d’un nouveau Parti national. À leur tête, il jouit d’un vaste soutien. Premier ministre du Québec de 1887 à 1891, il encourage la colonisation de nouvelles terres agricoles, convoque la première conférence interprovinciale et défend âprement le principe de l’autonomie provinciale.
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Existing plaque: 2531 Girouard Street West, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
This skilled lawyer, public speaker, journalist, and statesman began his career here, in Saint-Hyacinthe. First elected to the House of Commons in 1872, Honoré Mercier became a Member of the Legislative Assembly in 1879 and provincial Liberal leader in 1883. In 1885, he led the formation of a new Parti national, a coalition of dissident Liberals and Conservatives united by outrage over the Riel affair. As leader, he enjoyed vast support. Premier of Quebec from 1887 to 1891, Mercier encouraged the settlement of new agricultural lands, convened the first conference of premiers, and fiercely defended provincial autonomy.
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