Louis Riel Obituary

Louis Riel By Chase Whitmore He is regarded to many as a Canadian folk hero today. He is also referred to as the “Father of Manitoba”. However, to some people he was also referred to as a traitor. He is referred as one of the most complex, controversial, and tragic figures in the history of Canada. He had two spouses and two children. He died in November of 1885.

Louis Riel was a Canadian politician, and the founder of the province Manitoba. He was also a leader of the Canadian Prairies. He was born in October of 1844 in Red River Colony, Rupert’s Land. He was the oldest of eleven children. He led two resistance groups against the Canadian Government.