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Louis Riel

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Louis Riel

Leader of the North West Rebellion


    Louis-David Riel

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    • 1st Generation
    • Ahnentafel No:
    • Birth Date:
    • 22 Oct 1844 
    • Birth Location:
    • Red River Settlement, Manitoba, Canada 
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    • Death Date:
    • 16 Nov 1885 
    • Death Location:
    • North-West Mounted Police Barracks, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada 
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    • Notes: 
    • Leader of the Métis people and of the North-West rebellion

      One of the most controversial figures in Canadian history, he is often considered a rebel, patriot and reformer. He was hanged for treason in 1885.

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