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Jean Ernest Mercier
Jean Ernest Mercier (17 September 1840 16 May 1907) was a translator, historian and French politician Life Jean Ernest Mercier was the grandson of a sub-prefect, mayor of the department of Doubs, and the son of a military surgeon who took part in the French conquest of Algeria. On completion of his studies at the college of La Rochelle he followed his father to Algeria. His interest in the national history led him to join the Algerian Historical Society in 1863. He was appointed military-interpreter of the Arabic language, attached to the superior commander of Sebdou (province of Oran), in 1865, then interpreter-judicial near the justice of peace of El Harrouch in 1866 and Ténès in 1869, before becoming sworn in as an interpreter-translator of Constantine (Algeria), Constantine in 1871. In 1870 he was elected lieutenant of the 2nd company, then captain commanding Tenes' militia. He became a lieutenant in the 7th Territorial Battalion, commanding the 3rd company in 1876. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayor Of Constantine
In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a Municipal corporation, municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well as the means by which a mayor is elected or otherwise mandated. Depending on the system chosen, a mayor may be the chief executive officer of the municipal government, may simply chair a multi-member governing body with little or no independent power, or may play a solely ceremonial role. A mayor's duties and responsibilities may be to appoint and oversee municipal managers and employees, provide basic governmental services to constituents, and execute the laws and ordinances passed by a municipal governing body (or mandated by a state, territorial or national governing body). Options for selection of a mayor include direct election by the public, or selection by an elected governing council or board. The term ''mayor'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
