Lajoie Antoine Gerin 1824-1882 Born In Yamachiche Quebec


Educated at Nicolet College, and while there wrote the song Le Canadien

Errant. Studied law and called to the bar, 1848. One of the founders of

the Institut Canadien, 1849. Took up journalism and was editor of La

Minerve, 1845-1852. Appointed a French translator to the Canadian

Assembly, and later made assistant to the librarian of Parliament.

Retired from the public service, 1880. =Bib.=: Works: Cathechisme

Politique, ou Elements du Droit Public et Constitutionne du Canada;

Jean Renard.



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