Louis Riel
Métis leader in Canada (1844–1885)
Louis Riel was born on October 22, 1844 in Saint Boniface and died on November 16, 1885 in Regina, aged 41. Recorded occupations: politician, writer and teacher. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Canada. Positions held include member of the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia and member of the House of Commons of Canada. Notable works include “Manitoba”. Educated at Collège de Montréal. Honours include Person of National Historic Significance.
- Born
- October 22, 1844 · Saint Boniface
- Died
- November 16, 1885 · Regina
- Age at death
- 41
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Canada
- Occupations
- politician, writer, teacher
- Positions held
- member of the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia, member of the House of Commons of Canada
- Notable works
- Manitoba
- Education
- Collège de Montréal
- Honours
- Person of National Historic Significance
- Wikipedia editions
- 43 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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