McGill Library
McLennan Library Building3459 rue McTavish
Montreal, Quebec
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D'Irelande, Basile, approximately 1722-1805
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- Irelande, Basile, approximately 1722-1805
- Riel, Basile, approximately 1722-1805
- Riel dit D'Irelande, approximately 1722-1805
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Approximately 1722-1805
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Basile Riel dit l'Irlande was a voyageur and guide who lived in La Prairie, Quebec. He was born in approximately 1720, the son of Jean Baptiste Riel dit l'Irlande and Marie -Louise Cottu. He was an ancestor of famous Métis leaders Louis Riel Sr. (1817-1864) and Louis Riel Jr. (1844-1885), who were descended from his brother, Jacques Michel Riel dit L'Irlande. He died in La Prairie on 6 May 1805.
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