N. A. (Napoléon-Antoine) Belcourt

Born in 1860, Napoléon-Antoine Belcourt was a Canadian lawyer, parliamentarian, and prominent advocate for French Canadian communities. Reliable reference sources describe him as a major Franco-Ontarian figure who served in federal politics and became especially well known for defending minority language and education rights.

Alongside his political career, he was active in public life in Ottawa and is credited with helping found institutions including the Ottawa Electric Railway Company and the Champlain Monument. His work connected law, business, and civic leadership, which made him an influential presence in both local and national affairs.

Belcourt died in 1932, but he remains remembered chiefly for his public service and for his role in the struggle to protect French language rights in Ontario and across Canada.