Louis Riel
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Summary
Louis Riel was born on October 22, 1844[1], in Saint Boniface[2]. He died on November 16, 1885[3], in Regina[4]. He worked as a politician[5], writer[6], and teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,482 views/month, #6,545 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1844[9], October 23, 1844[10]
- Date of death: January 1, 1885[11]
- Place of burial: Saint Boniface Cathedral[12], Q141327596[13]
- Father: Louis Riel, Sr.[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15], Canada[16]
- Ethnic group: Métis[17]
- Position held: member of the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia[18], member of the House of Commons of Canada[19]
- Educated at: Collège de Montréal[20]
- Notable work: Manitoba[21]
- Award received: Person of National Historic Significance[22]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: independent politician[25]
- Commons category: Louis Riel[26]
- Cause of death: hanging to death[27]
- Participated in conflict: North-West Rebellion[28], Battle of Batoche[29]
- Family name: Riel[30]
- Given name: Louis[31]
- Significant event: Trial of Louis Riel[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Louis Riel[33]
- Commons gallery: Louis Riel[34]
- Work location: Ottawa[35], Red River Colony[36]
- Relative: Jean-Baptiste Lagimodière[37], Marie-Anne Gaboury[38]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[39]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[40], Nordisk familjebok[41], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[42], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[44], Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[45]
Why It Matters
Louis Riel has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Louis Riel born?
Louis Riel's place of birth was Saint Boniface[2].
Where did Louis Riel die?
Louis Riel died in Regina[4].
Who were Louis Riel's parents?
Louis Riel's father was Louis Riel, Sr.[14].
What did Louis Riel do for work?
Louis Riel worked as a politician[5], writer[6], and teacher[7].
Where did Louis Riel go to school?
Louis Riel was educated at Collège de Montréal[20].
What awards did Louis Riel receive?
Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[22].