Bernard Devlin | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Montreal Centre | |
| In office 1875–1878 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Patrick Ryan |
| Succeeded by | Michael Patrick Ryan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 December 1824 Meera, County Roscommon, Ireland, UK |
| Died | 7 February 1880 (aged 55) Denver, Colorado, US |
| Resting place | Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery |
| Nationality | Irish and Canadian |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Ann Eliza Hickey |
| Relations | The Hon. Charles Ramsay Devlin, MP, Nephew, Emmanuel Berchmans Devlin, MP, Nephew |
| Children | 8 |
| Residence(s) | Tara Hall, 52 Upper St. Urbain Street, Montreal, Quebec |
| Profession | Lawyer, journalist |
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Bernard Devlin, QC (15 December 1824 – 7 February 1880) was an Irish-born lawyer, counsel to the Abraham Lincoln administration of the United States Government during the most northerly engagement of the United States Civil War,[1] Quebec-based political figure and Canadian parliamentarian,[2] and peer and political competitor of Thomas D'Arcy McGee. A champion of many causes,[3] generally of a liberal persuasion, his abilities as a criminal advocate and oratorical skill established for him a wide reputation throughout the then-Dominion of Canada,[4][5] and his motto: "justice and equality to all classes and creeds, undue favor to none" was far in advance of the tenor of the times.[1]
- ^ a b C. H. Mackintosh, ed. (1878). The Canadian Parliamentary Companion and Annual Register. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ Bernard Devlin, Q.C., Library of Parliament: https://lop.parl.ca/sites/ParlInfo/default/en_CA/People/Profile?personId=11615
- ^ The Montreal Beacon, Friday, 16 March 1934, page 12, Irishmen Were Leaders in Past Generations: A Father of Confederation: Thomas D'Arcy McGee, A Champion of Many Causes: Lt. Col. Bernard Devlin
- ^ Obituary, Montreal Gazette, 9 February 1880, referenced, page 11, in The Devlins: A Record of Achievement, Kevin M. Keough, 2007, ISBN 978-0-9692935-3-8
- ^ Henry J. Morgan, ed. (1882). "Obituary: Devlin, Bernard". Dominion Annual Register and Review, 1880-81. John Lovell. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
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