Louis Riel, even today, remains one of the most controversial figures in Canadian history. He was a political and spiritual leader of the Métis of the
killed. Riel, having fled the scene of the final battle surrendered on May 15, 1885. For his part in the two uprisings in Canada’s brief history. Riel was
The trial of Louis Riel began on July 20 1885 and had much popularity throughout the world. But a question often presented is if the trial was a fair one
A 19th century Canadian Louis Riel has left people scratching their head to this day. The controversial actions of Louis Riel have left us with the question
Louis Riel passed away on November 16, 1885 in his 41st year of living. Predeceased by his parents Louis Riel Sr. and Julie Lagimodiere, his son Jean-Louis
figure to the Northwest Resistance Louis Riel was hung for treason and inciting unrest against the government of Canada. Riel was often associated with his
Louis Riel Louis Riel was the first child of Louis Riel Pere and Julie Lagimodière. He was born October 22, 1844 in St. Boniface. His mother was the
traitor, a martyr, a visionary and a madman, but whatever one thinks of him, Louis Riel, remains one of the most controversial figures in Canadian history. Does
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During the height of the British Empire—a time of exploration, discovery and colonization—lower class citizens of Great Britain were suffering under the