Notable Births & Deaths for Joliette ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Joliette. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
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- Sir Wilfrid Laurier (8th Prime Minister of Canada (July 1896 - October 1911))
- Full name: Henri Wilfrid Laurier
- He was born in Saint Lin Laurentides (QC) on November 20, 1841 (a Saturday) and died in Ottawa (ON) on February 17, 1919 (a Monday) at the age of 77.
- Saint Lin Laurentides is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Joliette.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sir Wilfrid Laurier<1>
Footnotes ...
<1> | The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com. |