René Lévesque
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Summary
René Lévesque was born on August 24, 1922[1], in Campbellton[2]. He died on November 1, 1987[3], in Montreal[4]. He worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], and author[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,320 views/month, #6,591 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Île des Soeurs[9]
- Place of burial: Saint-Michel de Sillery Cemetery[10]
- Father: Dominique Lévesque[11]
- Mother: Diane Dionne[12]
- Spouse: Corinne Côté-Lévesque[13]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[14]
- Ethnic group: Québécois[15]
- Position held: Premier of Quebec[16], Member of the National Assembly of Quebec[17]
- Employer: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation[18]
- Educated at: Faculté de droit de l'Université Laval[19], Collège Saint-Charles-Garnier[20]
- Award received: Olivar-Asselin Award[21], Canadian Newsmaker of the Year[22], Medal of the City of Paris[23], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], honorary doctorate from University of Paris-II[25], Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec[26]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Member of political party: Quebec Liberal Party[29], Parti Québécois[30]
- Commons category: René Lévesque[31]
- Military, police or special rank: liaison officer[32]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[33]
- Residence: New Carlisle[34]
- Family name: Lévesque[35]
- Given name: René[36], Charles[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:René Lévesque[38]
- Commons gallery: René Lévesque[39]
- Honorific suffix: National Order of Quebec[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Described by source: The Champions[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for René Lévesque include René Lévesque Boulevard[43], a boulevard[44], in Canada[45]; René Lévesque Park[46], a park[47], in Canada[48]; and Prix René-Lévesque[49], an award[50], in Canada[51].
Why It Matters
René Lévesque has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include René Lévesque Boulevard[43], a boulevard[44], in Canada[45]; René Lévesque Park[46], a park[47], in Canada[48]; and Prix René-Lévesque[49], an award[50], in Canada[51].
FAQs
Where was René Lévesque born?
René Lévesque was born in Campbellton[2].
Where did René Lévesque die?
René Lévesque passed away in Montreal[4].
Who were René Lévesque's parents?
René Lévesque's father was Dominique Lévesque[11]. René Lévesque's mother was Diane Dionne[12].
Who was René Lévesque married to?
René Lévesque's spouses include Corinne Côté-Lévesque[13].
What did René Lévesque do for work?
René Lévesque worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], and author[7].
Where did René Lévesque go to school?
René Lévesque was educated at Faculté de droit de l'Université Laval[19] and Collège Saint-Charles-Garnier[20].
What awards did René Lévesque receive?
Honors received include Olivar-Asselin Award[21], Canadian Newsmaker of the Year[22], Medal of the City of Paris[23], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].