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Louis Riel — Age & Birthday

Born: 22 October 1844 · Died: 16 November 1885 · Age at death: 41

How old was Louis Riel when he died?

Louis Riel died aged 41. He was born on 22 October 1844 and died on 16 November 1885.

Metis leader and founder of the Canadian province of Manitoba

Did you know?He is regarded as a hero by many for his efforts to protect the cultural rights of Indigenous people in Canada.

Louis Riel (French:; 22 October 1844 – 16 November 1885) was a Canadian politician, a founder of the province of Manitoba, and a political leader of the Métis people. He led two resistance movements against the Government of Canada and its first prime minister John A. Macdonald.

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Age at death: 41
Years since death: 140

Born: October 22, 1844 · Saint Boniface, Canada
Died: November 16, 1885
Cause of death: Hanging to death
Nationality: Canadian
Known for: Politics, Literature

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Father: Louis Riel, Sr.

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