Michaëlle Jean
Canadian journalist and 27th Governor General of Canada
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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].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Jean-Daniel Lafond[6]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[7], Haiti[8]
- Employer: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation[9]
- Educated at: Université de Montréal[10], University of Florence[11], University of Perugia[12]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[13], Companion of the Order of Canada[14], Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[15], Order of Military Merit (Canada)[16], Order of Saint John[17], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[18], Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[19], honorary doctorate from the McGill University[20], honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta[21], Order of La Pléiade[22], Order of the Badge of Honour[23], honorary doctorate at École Normale Supérieure de Lyon[24], Women of Distinction Awards[25]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[26]
- Sex or gender: female[27]
- Family name: Jean[28]
- Given name: Michaëlle[29]
- Official website: https://www.michaellejean.ca/[30]
- Relative: René Depestre[31]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro–Latin American Biography[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[33], English[34], Haitian Creole[35]
- Name in native language: Michaëlle Jean[36]
- Writing language: French[37]
- Social media followers: 176,379[38], 170,742[39], 180,544[40], 182,110[41]
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[6].
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[10], University of Florence[11], and University of Perugia[12].
What awards did Michaëlle Jean receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[13], Companion of the Order of Canada[14], Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[15], and Order of Military Merit (Canada)[16].