Louis Riel

Métis leader in Canada (1844–1885)
Person human Q313691
Louis Riel
Photographer: I. Bennetto & Co. (Israel Bennetto, 1860-1946[2])(possibly) Engraver: Octave-Henri Julien (1852-1908) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Louis Riel

Summary

Louis Riel is a human[1]. He was born in Saint Boniface[2]. He was born on +1844-10-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Regina[4]. He died on +1885-11-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (756 views/month, #6,545 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Boniface[2], Louis Riel…
  • Louis Riel passed away in Regina[4].
  • Louis Riel was born on +1844-10-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Louis Riel was born on +1844-01-01T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Louis Riel was born on +1844-10-23T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Louis Riel died on +1885-11-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Louis Riel died on +1885-01-01T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Louis Riel is buried at Saint Boniface Cathedral[13].
  • Louis Riel's father was Louis Riel, Sr.[14].
  • Louis Riel held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Louis Riel held citizenship in Canada[16].
  • Louis Riel is identified as part of the Métis ethnic group[17].
  • Louis Riel's professions included politician[6].
  • Louis Riel's professions included writer[7].
  • Louis Riel's professions included teacher[8].
  • Louis Riel held the position of member of the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia[18].
  • Louis Riel held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[19].
  • Louis Riel held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[20].
  • Louis Riel's education included a stint at Collège de Montréal[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Louis Riel is Manitoba[22].
  • Louis Riel received the Person of National Historic Significance[23].
  • Louis Riel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Louis Riel is recorded as male[25].
  • Louis Riel's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Louis Riel was affiliated with the independent politician[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Boniface[2], Louis Riel… Recorded date of birth include +1844-10-22T00:00:00Z[3], +1844-01-01T00:00:00Z[10], and +1844-10-23T00:00:00Z[11]. His father was he, Sr.[14]. He is identified as part of the Métis ethnic group[17].

Education

Louis Riel's education included a stint at Collège de Montréal[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], and teacher[8]. Positions held include member of the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia[18] and member of the House of Commons of Canada[19], a position[28], in Canada[29].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Louis Riel is Manitoba[22].

Recognition

Louis Riel received the Person of National Historic Significance[23].

Personal Life

Louis Riel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[27].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1885-11-16T00:00:00Z[5] and +1885-01-01T00:00:00Z[12]. Louis Riel passed away in Regina[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[30]. Burial took place at Saint Boniface Cathedral[13].

Why It Matters

Louis Riel ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (756 views/month, #6,545 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Louis Riel born?

Born in Saint Boniface[2], Louis Riel…

Where did Louis Riel die?

Louis Riel died in Regina[4].

Who were Louis Riel's parents?

Louis Riel's father was Louis Riel, Sr.[14].

What did Louis Riel do for work?

Louis Riel worked as politician[6], writer[7], and teacher[8].

Where did Louis Riel go to school?

Louis Riel was educated at Collège de Montréal[21].

What awards did Louis Riel receive?

Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [27] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [30] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cause of death hanging to death
    Occupation
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Canada
    Educated at Collège de Montréal
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