About Louis-Philippe Mercier
Lived 1877 – 1961 (aged 83). Louis-Philippe Mercier was a Canadian politician.
Louis-Philippe Mercier was a politician from Quebec, Canada.
Background
He was born on September 4, 1877, in Fraserville, Quebec (now Rivière-du-Loup). He was a notary public and a senior army officer of the local military reserve.
Member of the legislature
He ran as a Liberal candidate in a 1921 provincial by-election in the district of Trois-Rivières and won, succeeding Joseph-Adolphe Tessier who had recently died.
Mercier was re-elected in 1923, but was defeated by Conservative rising political star Maurice Duplessis in 1927.
Retirement from Politics
Mercier was sheriff of Trois-Rivières from 1931 until his death. He died on March 16, 1961.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Louis-Philippe Mercier?
Canadian politician (1877-1961)
When was Louis-Philippe Mercier born?
Louis-Philippe Mercier was born on 4 September 1877 in Rivière-du-Loup.
When did Louis-Philippe Mercier die?
Louis-Philippe Mercier died on 16 March 1961 in Trois-Rivières.
What was Louis-Philippe Mercier's occupation?
Louis-Philippe Mercier was a politician.
What nationality was Louis-Philippe Mercier?
Louis-Philippe Mercier was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
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