George-Étienne Cartier
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Summary
George-Étienne Cartier was born on September 6, 1814[1], in Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu[2]. He died on May 20, 1873[3], in London[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], statesperson[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,921 views/month, #7,153 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Hortense Fabre Cartier[11]
- Child: Josephine Cartier[12]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[13]
- Field of work: politics[14], law[15]
- Position held: Joint Premier of the Province of Canada for Canada East[16], Member of the National Assembly of Quebec[17], Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada[18], member of the House of Commons of Canada[19]
- Educated at: Collège de Montréal[20]
- Award received: Person of National Historic Significance[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Noble title: baronet[23]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party of Canada[24], Liberal-Conservative Party[25]
- Commons category: George-Étienne Cartier[26]
- Cause of death: nephritis[27]
- Family name: Cartier[28]
- Given name: George[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:George-Étienne Cartier[30]
- Commons gallery: George-Étienne Cartier[31]
- Work location: Ottawa[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[34], Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[37]
- Candidacy in election: 1867 Canadian federal election[38], 1872 Canadian federal election[39]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for George-Étienne Cartier include Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport[40], an international airport[41], in Canada[42].
Why It Matters
George-Étienne Cartier has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport[40], an international airport[41], in Canada[42].
FAQs
Where was George-Étienne Cartier born?
George-Étienne Cartier was born in Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu[2].
Where did George-Étienne Cartier die?
George-Étienne Cartier died in London[4].
Who was George-Étienne Cartier married to?
George-Étienne Cartier's spouses include Hortense Fabre Cartier[11].
What did George-Étienne Cartier do for work?
George-Étienne Cartier worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], statesperson[7], and jurist[8].
Where did George-Étienne Cartier go to school?
George-Étienne Cartier was educated at Collège de Montréal[20].
What awards did George-Étienne Cartier receive?
Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[21].