Maurice Richard
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Maurice Richard
Summary
Maurice Richard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Montreal[2]. He was born on August 4, 1921[3]. He died in Montreal[4]. He died on May 27, 2000[5]. He worked as an ice hockey player[6] and ice hockey coach[7]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,628 views/month, #5,978 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Maurice Richard's place of birth was Montreal[2].
- Maurice Richard passed away in Montreal[4].
- Maurice Richard was born on August 4, 1921[3].
- Maurice Richard died on May 27, 2000[5].
- Maurice Richard is buried at Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery[9].
- Maurice Richard held citizenship in Canada[10].
- Maurice Richard worked as an ice hockey player[6].
- Maurice Richard's professions included ice hockey coach[7].
- Maurice Richard received the Stanley Cup[11].
- Maurice Richard received the Companion of the Order of Canada[12].
- Maurice Richard received the Canada's Walk of Fame[13].
- Maurice Richard received the Hart Memorial Trophy[14].
- Maurice Richard received the Quebec Sports Hall of Fame[15].
- Maurice Richard received the Hockey Hall of Fame[16].
- Maurice Richard is recorded as male[17].
- Maurice Richard's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Maurice Richard's member of sports team is recorded as Montreal Canadiens[19].
- Maurice Richard's league or competition is recorded as Q1215892[20].
- Maurice Richard's Commons category is recorded as Maurice Richard[21].
- Maurice Richard's position played on team / speciality is recorded as winger[22].
- Maurice Richard's shooting handedness is recorded as left-handed shot[23].
- The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[24].
- Maurice Richard's sport is recorded as ice hockey[25].
- Maurice Richard's family name is recorded as Richard[26].
- Maurice Richard's given name is recorded as Maurice[27].
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Origins and Family
Maurice Richard was born in Montreal[2]. He was born on August 4, 1921[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include ice hockey player[6] and ice hockey coach[7].
Recognition
Awards received include Stanley Cup[11], a sports competition[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1893[30]; Companion of the Order of Canada[12], a grade of an order[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1967[33]; Canada's Walk of Fame[13], a street[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1998[36]; Hart Memorial Trophy[14], a sports award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1923[39]; Quebec Sports Hall of Fame[15], a sports hall of fame[40], in Canada[41], founded in 1990[42]; and Hockey Hall of Fame[16], an ice hockey hall of fame[43], in Canada[44], founded in 1943[45].
Death and Burial
Maurice Richard died on May 27, 2000[5]. He passed away in Montreal[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[24]. Burial took place at Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Maurice Richard include Charlottetown Islanders[46], an ice hockey team[47], in Canada[48], founded in 1999[49] and Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy[50], a trophy[51], in Canada[52], founded in 1999[53].
Why It Matters
Maurice Richard ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,628 views/month, #5,978 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Charlottetown Islanders[46], an ice hockey team[47], in Canada[48], founded in 1999[49] and Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy[50], a trophy[51], in Canada[52], founded in 1999[53].
FAQs
Where was Maurice Richard born?
Maurice Richard's place of birth was Montreal[2].
Where did Maurice Richard die?
Maurice Richard died in Montreal[4].
What did Maurice Richard do for work?
Maurice Richard worked as ice hockey player[6] and ice hockey coach[7].
What awards did Maurice Richard receive?
Honors received include Stanley Cup[11], Companion of the Order of Canada[12], Canada's Walk of Fame[13], and Hart Memorial Trophy[14].