Without quoting from the text, can you summarise from wikipedia who Denis-Benjamin Viger was?
Denis-Benjamin Viger (French pronunciation: ​[dəni bɛ̃ʒamɛ̃ viʒe]; August 19, 1774 – February 13, 1861) was a 19th-century politician, lawyer, businessman in Lower Canada. He was a leader in the Patriote movement.

Viger was part of the militia in the early 19th century and then a captain in the War of 1812. He retired from the militia in 1824 with the rank of major.
Denis-Benjamin Viger was a Canadian 19th century politician, lawyer and businessman who lead the Patriote movement.
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Denis-Benjamin Viger (French pronunciation: ​[dəni bɛ̃ʒamɛ̃ viʒe]; August 19, 1774 – February 13, 1861) was a 19th-century politician, lawyer, businessman in Lower Canada. He was a leader in the Patriote movement.

Viger was part of the militia in the early 19th century and then a captain in the War of 1812. He retired from the militia in 1824 with the rank of major.
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Denis-Benjamin Viger was a Canadian 19th century politician, lawyer and businessman who lead the Patriote movement.
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