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Jean-Daniel Lafond

filmmaker and former Viceregal Consort of Canada
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Jean-Daniel Lafond

Summary

Jean-Daniel Lafond is a human[1]. He was born in Désertines[2]. He was born on August 18, 1944[3]. He worked as a Viceregal consort of Canada[4], politician[5], film director[6], essayist[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Daniel Lafond was born in Désertines[2].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond was born on August 18, 1944[3].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond was married to Michaëlle Jean[10].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond held citizenship in France[11].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond held citizenship in Canada[12].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond's professions included Viceregal consort of Canada[4].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond worked as a politician[5].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond's professions included film director[6].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond worked as an essayist[7].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond received the Companion of the Order of Canada[13].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond received the Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts[14].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[15].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond was a member of Royal Canadian Academy of Arts[16].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond is recorded as male[17].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Daniel Lafond[19].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond's family name is recorded as Lafond[20].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond's given name is recorded as Jean-Daniel[21].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean-Daniel Lafond'}[23].
  • Jean-Daniel Lafond's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Jean-Daniel Lafond[24].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Daniel Lafond was born in Désertines[2]. He was born on August 18, 1944[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Viceregal consort of Canada[4], politician[5], film director[6], essayist[7], and screenwriter[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of Canada[13], a grade of an order[25], in Canada[26], founded in 1967[27]; Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts[14], a fellowship award[28], in Canada[29]; and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[15], a grade of an order[30], in France[31].

Personal Life

Jean-Daniel Lafond was married to Michaëlle Jean[10].

Why It Matters

Jean-Daniel Lafond ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Daniel Lafond born?

Jean-Daniel Lafond was born in Désertines[2].

Who was Jean-Daniel Lafond married to?

Jean-Daniel Lafond's spouses include Michaëlle Jean[10].

What did Jean-Daniel Lafond do for work?

Jean-Daniel Lafond worked as Viceregal consort of Canada[4], politician[5], film director[6], essayist[7], and screenwriter[8].

What awards did Jean-Daniel Lafond receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of Canada[13], Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts[14], and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[15].

Related Entities

Canada Désertines France Michaëlle Jean

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Q2994749
    Occupation → Viceregal consort of Canada, politician, film director +2
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  2. 16d ago · Bob08 · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → France, Canada
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  3. 21d ago · ~2026-28577-50 · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → French
    Award received → Companion of the Order of Canada, Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
    Citizenship → —
    Occupation → Viceregal consort of Canada, politician, film director +2
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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