Michaëlle Jean
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Summary
Michaëlle Jean was born on September 6, 1957[1], in Port-au-Prince[2]. She has worked as a journalist[3], news presenter[4], and politician[5]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,959 views/month, #6,932 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Jean-Daniel Lafond[7]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[8], Haiti[9]
- Employer: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation[10]
- Educated at: Université de Montréal[11], University of Florence[12], University of Perugia[13]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14], Companion of the Order of Canada[15], Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[16], Order of Military Merit (Canada)[17], Order of Saint John[18], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[19], Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[20], honorary doctorate from the McGill University[21], honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta[22], Order of La Pléiade[23], Order of the Badge of Honour[24], honorary doctorate at École Normale Supérieure de Lyon[25], Women of Distinction Awards[26]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[27]
- Sex or gender: female[28]
- Commons category: Michaëlle Jean[29]
- Family name: Jean[30]
- Given name: Michaëlle[31]
- Official website: https://www.michaellejean.ca/[32]
- Relative: René Depestre[33]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro–Latin American Biography[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[35], English[36], Haitian Creole[37]
- Name in native language: Michaëlle Jean[38]
- Writing language: French[39]
- Social media followers: 176,379[40], 170,742[41], 180,544[42], 182,110[43]
Why It Matters
Michaëlle Jean has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Michaëlle Jean born?
Michaëlle Jean's place of birth was Port-au-Prince[2].
Who was Michaëlle Jean married to?
Michaëlle Jean's spouses include Jean-Daniel Lafond[7].
What did Michaëlle Jean do for work?
Michaëlle Jean worked as a journalist[3], news presenter[4], and politician[5].
Where did Michaëlle Jean go to school?
Michaëlle Jean was educated at Université de Montréal[11], University of Florence[12], and University of Perugia[13].
What awards did Michaëlle Jean receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14], Companion of the Order of Canada[15], Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[16], and Order of Military Merit (Canada)[17].