Parent, Étienne

(1801-1874). Born at Beauport, near Quebec. Educated at the Seminary of Quebec, and at the College of Nicolet. In 1822 editor of Le Canadien , but resigned, 1825, to study law. After being called to the bar and practising for a short time, abandoned the profe ion on his appointment as French translator to the Legislative A embly of Lower Canada. In 1831 editor of Le Canadien , and held the position for eleven years. During the Rebellion of 1837-1838 strongly supported the extreme measures of Papineau, and imprisoned in Quebec jail. In 1841 elected to the A embly for Saguenay. In 1842 appointed clerk of the Executive Council; and in 1847 a istant secretary for Lower Canada. Index : P Applies name of Chouayens to those who would not follow Papineau, 68; withdraws from Papineau's party, 117; denounced by La Minerve as a traitor, 123. Bib. : Christie, History of Lower Canada .