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This page is about the Métis leader in Canada. For other uses, see Louis Riel (disambiguation).

Louis Riel ( 22 October 1844 – 16 November 1885) 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.

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Riel tried to preserve Métis rights and culture. He is regarded by many as a Canadian folk hero today.

Early life

Louis Riel was born in 1844 in St-Boniface near the fork of the Red and Seine rivers. He was the eldest of eleven children.

His family was well-respected family.

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The Riels were noted for their devout Catholicism and strong family ties.

Riel began his schooling at age seven, and by age ten he attended St. Boniface Catholic schools. At age thirteen he came to the attention of Bishop Alexandre Taché who was eagerly promoting the priesthood for talented young Métis.

In 1858 Taché