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Michel Esdras Bernier

1841-09-28 – 1921-07-27

Portrait of Michel Esdras Bernier
Michel Esdras Bernier, (Deputy Chief Commissioner) (Board of Railway Commissioners)Credit: William James Topley

Life & Legacy

Michel Esdras Bernier, (September 28, 1841 – July 27, 1921) was a Canadian politician.
Born in St-Hyacinthe, Canada East, he was a notary and businessman before being elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of St. Hyacinthe in 1882. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1887, 1891, 1896, and 1900. From 1900 to 1904, he was the Minister of Inland Revenue. From 1904 to 1914, he was the Deputy Commissioner of the Board of Railway Commissioners and Transport Commissioners.

Occupation & Career

politician, businessperson, notary

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

honorary doctorate at the Laval University

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Honors & Awards

honorary doctorate at the Laval University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3309576 — wikidata View source

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