All about Louis Riel

when did LOUIS RIEL BORN?

Oct 22, 1844

Birth Date
October 22, 1844

Birthplace OF Louis Riel

Oct 22, 1844

River Settlement (now Winnipeg, Manitoba), Canada

Where did Louis Riel go to school?

Apr 9, 1865

Riel was educated at St Boniface and studied for the priesthood at the College de Montreal In 1865 he studied law with Rodolphe Laflamme, and he is believed to have worked briefly in Chicago, Ill, and St Paul, Minn, returning to St Boniface in 1868. After that he became a lawyer.

What did Louis Riel do?

Apr 9, 1870

Louis Riel was a Canadian hero, without Louis Riel many rights would still be denied to metis and aboriginal citizens.Louis Riel founded the Canadian province of Manitoba

How did Louis Riel die?

Nov 16, 1885

Louis Riel died at the end of a rope. He was executed by the Government of Canada after being found guilty of treason.
Louis Riel died on November 16th 1885

when did Louis Riel day start?

Feb 18, 2008

Louis Riel day first celebrated February 18, 2008.The day is known as Louis Riel Day, a name suggested by Manitoba school students.

Louis Riel Day in Canada

Feb 17, 2014

Louis Riel Day is on Monday, February 16, 2015.