Car Hire Quebec - Cyrille-Duquet - Mini guide to Quebec - Cyrille-Duquet

Cyrille Duquet was a goldsmith, inventor and flutist born in Quebec, Canada on March 31, 1841. He died in December of 1922 in Quebec City.

At around the same time as Alexander Graham Bell, with who he allegedly reported, Cyrille Duquet created a telephone that linked his house to his shop. Soon, Quebec City was one of the first in the world to take advantage on his revolutionary invention.

He wanted to buy the rights for this invention, but was denied the necessary amount of one hundred thousand dollars because the bankers thought that the telephone was an invention that showed know hope of having a future. The telephone handset is now used throughout the world.

Cyrille Duquet was also a watch and clock maker, a jeweler, a politician and a man of science. He worked as a jeweler's apprentice from 1854 to 1861, before becoming a commercial owner. Quebec is also the second most populous province in Canada.

Quebec is a province of Canada that is predominantly French. Quebec is the only province that features French as an official language. Quebec is the largest province in Canada by area.

When you travel to Quebec City, be sure to rent a car. This is the best way to get around the city and venture into the surrounding countryside. There are many top quality car rental companies that offer cheap car hire in Quebec City.

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