Painter, skilled artist, prolific and talented aquafortist, he created porcelain settings, tapestries as well as theatrical sets. His work established the trend for the French rococo painting from the start to mid 18th Century. He painted graceful pastoral and mythological scenes. He later developed more sensuous works, describing an idyllic world. His style fell from favour with the arrival of neo-classicism.to provide its works: click here: http://www.insecula.com/contact/A000186_oeuvre_1.html
BOUCHER (Frank)
Prolific hockey player with the National League from 1921 to 1944. He played with the Ottawa Senators and the New-York Rangers. He won the Lady Byng Trophy in 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1933, 1934 and 1935. In regular seasons he participated in 557 games, accumulated 161 goals and 262 assists. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1958. For further details: see: http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/LegendsMember.jsp?type=Player&mem=P195801&list=ByName#photoBOUCHER (Gaétan)
He was born in Charlesbourg in 1958 to later become a speedskater. He won the Silver Medal at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics in 1980. He won the Gold medal for the 1000 meter, 1500 meter and 500 meter races at the Sarajevo Olympics in 1984. He was appointed to the Order of Canada in 1983 and became an Officer of the Order in 1984. He was elected to the Canada Sports Hall of Fame, in 1984 and elected to the Québec Sports Hall of Fame in 1991.Leblanc-BOUCHER (Anouk)
Born in 1984 in Prévost, in the Laurentian Foothills, she started her speed skating career at the age of 9. At the age of 13, she was already boarding in Montreal to allow her to pursue her secondary school studies in a sports study program. She won the bronze medal for the 500 meter short track at the Torino Olympics. For more information please consult her website: http://www.anoukleblancboucher.com/BOUCHER (Georges dit Buck)
Hockey player in the National League from 1917 to 1932 with the Ottawa Senators, the Montréal Maroons and the Chicago Black Hawks. In regular seasons, he played 457 games scored 122 goals and assisted on 501 goals. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1960. Please consult his record on the National Hockey League website: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=00018926BOUCHER (Daniel)
This author-composer-performer was born on October 7th, 1971 in Montreal's Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district. The media have always been interested by his performance since the Spring of 2000 and their attention will even be greater now that he has won two "Felix" awards.For more information, please consult his Website: http://www.angelfire.com/rock/danielboucher/BOUCHER (Jacques)
He is widely considered to be one of the key players in the Canadian organ world. A musician and broadcaster, he has produced over 1,500 radio recitals with more than a hundred Québec organists. He has also directed over two hundred recordings, including the collection Les orgues anciens du Québec, which won the Grand prix du disque - Canada. As an artistic director, he has also designed several thematic series devoted not only to organ music, but also to chamber music composed by French organists.
As a performer, Jacques Boucher has made several recordings featuring symphonic works for organ, reflecting his active performing career. He has given concerts in most of the major cathedrals and churches in Québec, and also in Canada, in Equator, in Bermuda, in Mexico, in Slovakia and the United States. In France, he has performed on the cathedral organs in Angers, Auxerre, Bordeaux, Bourges, Chartres, Laon, Le Mans, Lyon, Macon, Montpellier, Saint-Omer, Saint-Quentin, Valence and Versailles, and in Paris at the Madeleine Church, Saint-Augustin, Saint-Germain des Prés and Saint Denis Basilica.
To better know him, see his personnal site: http://jacquesboucher.org/
He is widely considered to be one of the key players in the Canadian organ world. A musician and broadcaster, he has produced over 1,500 radio recitals with more than a hundred Québec organists. He has also directed over two hundred recordings, including the collection Les orgues anciens du Québec, which won the Grand prix du disque - Canada. As an artistic director, he has also designed several thematic series devoted not only to organ music, but also to chamber music composed by French organists.As a performer, Jacques Boucher has made several recordings featuring symphonic works for organ, reflecting his active performing career. He has given concerts in most of the major cathedrals and churches in Québec, and also in Canada, in Equator, in Bermuda, in Mexico, in Slovakia and the United States. In France, he has performed on the cathedral organs in Angers, Auxerre, Bordeaux, Bourges, Chartres, Laon, Le Mans, Lyon, Macon, Montpellier, Saint-Omer, Saint-Quentin, Valence and Versailles, and in Paris at the Madeleine Church, Saint-Augustin, Saint-Germain des Prés and Saint Denis Basilica.
To better know him, see his personnal site: http://jacquesboucher.org/
BOUCHER (Donovan "Butch")Canadian "Welterweight" boxer ,he was born in 1961For summary from his career see:
http://www.boxing-records.com/palm/voirpalma.phtml?boxeur=bouchedo.html
BOUCHER (Denis)
Denis played in the professional leagues from 1987 to 1997 with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Cleveland Indians, the Colorado Rockies, the San Diego Padres and the Montreal Expos. He was part of the Blue Jays Minor League All star team in 1988 and 1990. He pitched his first game for the Montreal Expos in Montreal, on September 6th, 1993 against the Colorado Rockies. Over 40,000 spectators crammed the Olympic Stadium.
Denis played in the professional leagues from 1987 to 1997 with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Cleveland Indians, the Colorado Rockies, the San Diego Padres and the Montreal Expos. He was part of the Blue Jays Minor League All star team in 1988 and 1990. He pitched his first game for the Montreal Expos in Montreal, on September 6th, 1993 against the Colorado Rockies. Over 40,000 spectators crammed the Olympic Stadium.BOUCHER (Philippe)
He started his hockey career in the Québec Major junior hockey league, with the Granby Bisons, in 1990. The Buffalo Sabres picked him as their first choice in 1991 but he only started to play in the regular season of 1992-93. He was traded to the Los Angeles Kings during the 1994-95 season and was further traded to the Dallas Stars, in 2002.
