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Henri Bernier

Henri Bernier
Henri Bernier.jpg
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Lotbinière
In office
1874 – 1878
Preceded by Henry Gustave Joly
Succeeded by Côme Isaïe Rinfret
Personal details
Born July 6, 1821
St-Louis de Lotbinière, Lower Canada
Died November 9, 1893
St-Louis de Lotbinière, Quebec
Nationality Canadian
Political party Liberal
Occupation businessman, manufacturer
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Henry Bernier (July 6, 1821 in St. Louis de Lotbinière, Lower Canada – November 9, 1893) was a Canadian politician, businessman and manufacturer.

The son of Jean-Baptiste Bernier and Margaret Bélanger, Bernier was educated locally. He married Henrietta Paré. Bernier was principal partner in H. Bernier and Company, which operated a foundry and produced agricultural implements. He was president of the Deschambault and Lotbinière Steamboar Company. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1874 election as a Member of the Liberal Party to represent the riding of Lotbinière.



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