Riel, Louis, 1844-1885

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Leader of the Métis rebellion in 1869 that led to the establishment of Manitoba. His death by hanging in 1885 marked the beginning of the nationalist movement.

From the description of Louis Riel Collection : papers, 1868-1926 [microform]. (University of North Dakota). WorldCat record id: 17320951

Métis leader and politician, of Western Canada.

From the description of Papers, 1868-1926 [microform]. (University of North Dakota). WorldCat record id: 24883488

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creatorOf Goodwin-Haines Collection. Louis Riel Martyr Du Nord-Quest Sa Vie-Son Proces-Sa Mort. Le Journal La Presse, Quebec, 1885. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf Riel, Louis, 1844-1885. Louis Riel Collection : papers, 1868-1926 [microform]. University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library
creatorOf Riel Collection. Proposed postage stamp for a Canadian Republic apparently authorized by L. Riel, 1869, juror summons for Riel treason trial, 1885, and related materials. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
referencedIn Great Britain. Colonial Office. Records relating to British activities in northwestern North America [manuscript], 1791-1901. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
creatorOf Riel, Louis, 1844-1885. Papers, 1868-1926 [microform]. University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library
creatorOf Arkin, Nathan. [Arkin collection. Louis Riel miscellanea]. McGill University Library
referencedIn Charlebois, Peter, 1928-. Charlebois family papers. Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
creatorOf Goodwin-Haines Collection. Speech of Hon. J.A. Chapleau of the Motion Made Before the House of Commons on the 11, Mar.1886, to Blame the Government For Having Allowed the Execution of Louis Riel, From the Official Commons Debates. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
referencedIn Pinkham, Jean A., 1849-. Reminiscences of an old timer, [1932 ]. New Hampshire Newspaper Project
referencedIn Dease, Albert E. Papers, 1868-1880; 1889-1972. State Historical Society of North Dakota State Archives
creatorOf Rahilly, Patrick Henry, 1832-1931. Patrick Henry Rahilly papers, 1874-1930. Minnesota Historical Society Library
referencedIn Riel Project. Records, 1977-1984. University of Alberta
referencedIn Dease, Albert Edward, 1895-. Biographical data on Albert Edward Dease and the Dease and Gingras families, 1927-1960. Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts
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associatedWith Arkin, Nathan. person
associatedWith Charlebois, Peter, 1928- person
associatedWith Dease, Albert E. person
associatedWith Goodwin-Haines Collection. corporateBody
associatedWith Goodwin-Haines Collection. corporateBody
associatedWith Great Britain. Colonial Office. corporateBody
correspondedWith Marguerite-Marie, Sister, 1849?-1883 person
associatedWith Pinkham, Jean A., 1849- person
associatedWith Provincial Archives of Manitoba. corporateBody
associatedWith Public Archives of Manitoba. corporateBody
associatedWith Rahilly, Patrick Henry, 1832-1931. person
associatedWith Riel Collection. corporateBody
correspondedWith Riel family family
associatedWith Riel Project. corporateBody
correspondedWith Riel, Sara, 1848-1883 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Canada, Western
Canada
Manitoba
Canada
Winnipeg (Man.)
Subject
Cree Indians
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Metis
Red River Rebellion, 1869-1870
Riel Rebellion, 1885
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Birth 1844-10-22

Death 1885-11-16

Canadians

French,

English

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