Louis Riel 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. Wikipedia
Born: October 22, 1844, Saint Boniface, Winnipeg, Canada
Died: November 16, 1885 (age 41 years), Regina, Canada
Children: Marie-Angélique Riel
Spouse: Marguerite Monet (m. 1881–1885)
Siblings: Sara Riel
Parents: Julie Lagimodière and Louis Riel Sr.
Grandparent: Marie-Anne Gaboury