About Henri Mercier
Lived 1816 – 1886 (aged 69). Henri Mercier was a French and American diplomat, known for Trent Affair.
Edouard Henri Mercier (; 1816 – 1886) was the French ambassador to the United States from July 1860 through December 1863 during the American Civil War (1861–1865). He is most noted for playing a key diplomatic role in the Trent Affair.
Mercier was born in Baltimore, the son of a French diplomat stationed in America.
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Who was Henri Mercier?
French ambassador to the United States (1816-1886)
When was Henri Mercier born?
Henri Mercier was born on 29 November 1816 in Baltimore.
When did Henri Mercier die?
Henri Mercier died on 16 October 1886 in Clermont-Ferrand.
What was Henri Mercier's occupation?
Henri Mercier was a diplomat.
What was Henri Mercier known for?
Henri Mercier was known for Trent Affair.
What nationality was Henri Mercier?
Henri Mercier was French and American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henri Mercier. https://biography.guide/henri-mercier/
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