Gérald Fauteux

Canadian judge (1900–1980); 13th Chief Justice of Canada
Person human Q452863
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Gérald Fauteux

Summary

Gérald Fauteux is a human[1]. He was born in Saint-Hyacinthe[2]. He was born on October 22, 1900[3]. He died on September 14, 1980[4]. He worked as a judge[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Gérald Fauteux's place of birth was Saint-Hyacinthe[2].
  • Gérald Fauteux was born on October 22, 1900[3].
  • Gérald Fauteux died on September 14, 1980[4].
  • Burial took place at Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery[8].
  • Gérald Fauteux held citizenship in Canada[9].
  • Gérald Fauteux's professions included judge[5].
  • Gérald Fauteux's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Gérald Fauteux held the position of Chief Justice of Canada[10].
  • Gérald Fauteux held the position of justice of the Supreme Court of Canada[11].
  • Gérald Fauteux was educated at Faculté de droit de l'Université de Montréal[12].
  • Gérald Fauteux received the Companion of the Order of Canada[13].
  • Gérald Fauteux received the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[14].
  • Gérald Fauteux is recorded as male[15].
  • Gérald Fauteux's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Gérald Fauteux's Commons category is recorded as Gérald Fauteux[17].
  • Gérald Fauteux's family name is recorded as Fauteux[18].
  • Gérald Fauteux's given name is recorded as Gérald[19].
  • Gérald Fauteux's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Joseph Fauteux'}[20].
  • Gérald Fauteux's sibling is recorded as Gaspard Fauteux[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint-Hyacinthe[2], Gérald Fauteux… he was born on October 22, 1900[3].

Education

Gérald Fauteux was educated at Faculté de droit de l'Université de Montréal[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[5] and lawyer[6]. Positions held include Chief Justice of Canada[10], a position[22], in Canada[23], founded in 1875[24] and justice of the Supreme Court of Canada[11], a legal position[25], in Canada[26], founded in 1875[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of Canada[13], a grade of an order[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1967[30] and honorary doctorate at the Laval University[14], an award[31], in Canada[32].

Death and Burial

Gérald Fauteux died on September 14, 1980[4]. Burial took place at Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Gérald Fauteux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Gérald Fauteux born?

Gérald Fauteux was born in Saint-Hyacinthe[2].

What did Gérald Fauteux do for work?

Gérald Fauteux worked as judge[5] and lawyer[6].

Where did Gérald Fauteux go to school?

Gérald Fauteux was educated at Faculté de droit de l'Université de Montréal[12].

What awards did Gérald Fauteux receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of Canada[13] and honorary doctorate at the Laval University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . scc-csc.ca. Retrieved . scc-csc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . scc-csc.ca. Retrieved . scc-csc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . ulaval.ca. ulaval.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Caddyshack01 · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Gérald
    Family name Fauteux
    Sibling Gaspard Fauteux
    Country of citizenship Canada
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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