Antoine Gérin-Lajoie (1824 - 1882) Canada Antoine Gérin-Lajoie (August 4, 1824 in Yamachiche, Quebec ? August 4, 1882 in Ottawa) was a Québécois Canadian poet and novelist. He was the author of the famous poem Un Canadien Errant (English: A Wandering Canadian). He was the father of the sociologist Leon Gérin. (Hide extended text)...(Read all) Source : Wikipedia