Famous People with Name Mercier

Honoré Mercier            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Honoré Mercier: was a lawyer, journalist and politician in Quebec, Canada. He was the Premier of Quebec from January 27, 1887 to December 21, 1891, as leader of the Parti National or Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ).In 1871, he was instrumental in creating the short-lived Part

Jean Mercier            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Jean Mercier: a Frenchman, was known as the father of the bladder-type hydraulic accumulator. Mercier fled France for the United States during the Nazi invasion, eventually settling in New York City. After meeting Edward M. Greer in 1940, the two founded Greer Hydraulics (in 1942) to produce aircraft hydraulic components.

Philippe Mercier            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Philippe Mercier: was a French painter and etcher, who lived principally and was active in England. He was born in Berlin of French extraction, the son of a Huguenot tapestry-worker. He studied painting at the Akademie der Wissenschaften of Berlin[1] and later under Antoine Pesne, who had arrived in Berlin in 1710. Later, he traveled in Italy and France before arriving in London—"recommended by the Court at Hannover"—probably in 1716. He married in London in 1719 and lived in Leicester Fields.

Ludovic Mercier            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Ludovic Mercier: is a French rugby union player, currently playing for the Italian top-flight team Petrarca Rugby. He is a fly half. He was one of the quickest players in history to reach 500 Premiership points; his goal-kicking and place kicking being his particular strengths.

Gaston Antoine Mercier            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Gaston Antoine Mercier: was a French rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics, in the 1956 Summer Olympics, and in the 1960 Summer Olympics. In 1952 he was a crew member of the French boat which won the gold medal in the coxed pairs event.